NHTSA Complaint #10425605 — 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10425605
Vehicle	2003 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 14, 2011
Date Filed	September 15, 2011
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDING THAT WAS HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL TOGETHER BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

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