NHTSA Complaint #10493180 — 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10493180
Vehicle	2002 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 14, 2013
Date Filed	January 16, 2013
Mileage	125,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE STARTED TO WOBBLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BE MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS FRACTURED DUE TO CORROSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V124000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 125,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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