| Issue ID | 1517120 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11154235 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 02/10/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the steering, the electronic power steering failed. The recall repair was performed by simmons rockwell hyundai (784 county rd 64, elmira, ny 14903, (607) 796-5555). The contact noticed that the steering wheel was very loose and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin and failure mileage were not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HORNELL, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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