NHTSA Complaint #10884816 — 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10884816
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 6, 2016
Date Filed	July 14, 2016
Mileage	100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE CAR DRIFTS AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH AND AT 55 MPH ON HIGHWAY REQUIRE CONSTANT CORRECTION DUE TO STEERING DRIFTING. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT'S THE ELECTRONIC STEERING. AND THAT I WILL GET USED TO IT. THE CARS ACTS AS IF IT HAS WORN STEERING COMPONENTS. AT HIGHER SPEED THE STEERING IS SLOPPY, THE CAR WANDERS FROM SIDE TO SIDE.

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