Issue ID | 1042188 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10565993 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 15/01/14 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl- the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated while driving at highway speed of 65 mph the front driver's side caliper locked and caused the vehicle to swerve. The failure was experienced a second time on the front passenger side while driving 40 mph in snowy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed which located the failure in the brake lines when the rubber wore prematurely and prevented the brake fluid to flow to the calipers. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 55,000. Rk |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | OVERLAND PARK , KS |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9BHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
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