| Issue ID | 1696281 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11363542 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 05/10/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Started car knocking noise sounded like coming from near steering wheel after further investigation coming from air condition. Did it for 15 seconds and then stopped. If the defrost is on is when it makes the knocking noise and the level is on 3. It was only making the noise when i started the car but now if i change to the ac or heat it starts the knocking noise. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SMYRNA, TN |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC6EHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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