Issue ID | 1486352 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11115413 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 30/07/18 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2018 hyundai sonata. While driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact could not stop the vehicle due to the stiffness of the brake pedal. As a result, the contact crashed into the front passenger door of another oncoming vehicle. All of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. Both drivers sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PATCHOGUE, NY |
VIN pattern | 5NPE24AF4JHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 18/01/21 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 0 |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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