NHTSA Complaint #10231314 — 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10231314
Vehicle	2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 15, 2008
Date Filed	June 17, 2008
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ON HOT DAYS (90 DEGREE WEATHER), THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND REMAINS LIT. HOWEVER, IN COOLER WEATHER, ONCE THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DIMS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V178000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

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