| Issue ID | 1474930 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11102289 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 17/06/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brakes lock on car. The brakes are being applied without pushing the brake pedal. The brakes will lock and the car is not able to go without pressing hard on the gas. This has occurred 4 times. The dealer could not find the problem. It happened again on 06/17/2018. The brakes locked again and you could see smoke coming from a small fire by the brake area at the front wheels. The car has been towed to the dealership again. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JONESBORO, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ABXEHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 45 |
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