Issue ID | 832529 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10371313 |
Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/12/10 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 12/2/2010, i was driving at highway speed (approximately 60 mph) and the car violently jolted, as if i had run over a large object. If i had not had both hands on the steering wheel, i might have lost control of the vehicle. Subsequently, i was able to drive the vehicle, but it seemed to be over-revving, as if it was stuck in the wrong gear. I returned the vehicle to the dealership that night. After reading the computer error code, the service manager indicated that they would have to replace the transmission. I was provided with a loaner vehicle. On 12/8/10, i received a call from the service manager. He stated that in these circumstance, the transmission is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission with a new housing. He indicated that the dealership was trying to obtain a new transmission for me. They were experiencing difficulty because there was 80 some requests for new transmissions and only 70 some available (county?, state?, central florida?) updated 01/20/11 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC7BHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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