Issue ID | 1612913 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11270695 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | VELOSTER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 24/10/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The plastic steering coupler has broken and is causing a clunking noise in the steering column. This is the same part that was recalled on the sonata and elantra but it is not covered under warranty because it is a veloster. The vehicle had just 50,000 miles and the part has failed. The dealer knew exactly what the problem was and said this was a common issue |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50050 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAN ANTONIO, TX |
VIN pattern | KMHTC6AD7DUXXXXXX |
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 | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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