Issue ID | 1159297 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10684117 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 02/02/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel started to vibrate, pulled to the right, and made a knocking noise. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft connector failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRUNSWICK, GA |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC9BHXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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