Feds open investigation into troublesome Hyundai Sonata suspension issue - Torque News
Affected by today's investigation are about 393,000 model year 2006 through 2008 Hyundai Sonata vehicles that may suffer from rear subframe rust, which could lead to rear suspension control arm failure, according to the National Highway Traffic... Three owners complained of control arm failure at highway speeds, while two claimed that the failure occurred during activation of the electronic stability control arm. Essential to vehicle suspension, the rear control arm connects to the frame by a control arm shaft or a bushing. Working in conjunction with a lower control arm, the rear control arm usually houses wearable suspension parts. Failing rear control arms may exhibit various warning signs that owners should be aware of. Most owners will typically notice a difference in alignment and vehicle handling. compromised rear control arms will affect vehicle steering. Hyundai experienced similar corrosion problems in 2009, which led to four recalls of roughly 608,000 vehicles. • 176,000 model year 1999 through 2004 Hyundai Sonatas. • 161,000 model year 2001 through 2003 Hyundai Elantra and Tiburon vehicles. • 188,000 model year 2001 through 2004 Hyundai Sonata, XG300 and. Source: www.torquenews.com
