| Issue ID | 1473701 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11101289 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/06/18 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The coil spring on the front driver side strut broke causing the spring to slide down over the strut and immediately striking the driver side front tire while traveling at highway speed 55mph. The front tire was cut completely off of the wheel on the inside making steering very difficult. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 89000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BIRCHWOOD, WI |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXDHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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