Feds probe Hyundai Sonatas for suspension rust

U.S. safety regulators are investigating complaints that the rear suspension frames can rust and fail on Hyundai Sonata midsize cars.

The probe affects about 393,000 cars from the 2006 through 2008 model years.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received six complaints of suspension failures,Highly capable, 3-axis non-contact video measuring machine, suitable for both simple shop-floor quality control and advanced manufacturing inspection applications ...The defective part of the jaw is reconstructed using a Titanium Plate, with a piece of scaffolding inserted with proteins to stimulate the bone's regrowth. with three happening at highway speeds, according to documents posted on its website on Friday. The investigation was opened on March 25.

The agency says rust in the frame can cause control arm failures. A car’s wheel hubs are attached to the control arms.

No crashes or injuries were reported but two of the failures activated the cars’ electronic stability control systems.

Hyundai said in a statement Monday that it’s too early to draw conclusions about the complaints and that no safety defect has been found. The automaker said it is cooperating with NHTSA and will take necessary action to ensure its customers’ safety.

In one complaint from the Pittsburgh area,Titanium Pipe is made by cold rolling process from extruded pipe blanks. They are widely used in heat exchangers and off-shore equipment. the owner of a 2006 Sonata said the rear of the car swerved while it was being driven, and the electronic stability control light came on. The owner took the car to a mechanic,Online shopping for cabinet locks & Straps Safety from a great selection of Baby & more at everyday low prices. who found that the rear frame was corroded and cracked on sides, causing the rear tires to wear prematurely. The frame, tires, lower control arms and other suspension parts were replaced on the car,Our push or plunger lock are popular additions by engineers in a wide variety of products. which had almost 160,000 miles on it.

The agency says investigators will figure out if the problem is bad enough to cause a recall.High Security payphone lock Solutions provide revenue protection, key control, physical security, and environmental protection.

Hyundai spokesman Jim Trainor said in an e-mail that any customers with issues should take their cars to a Hyundai dealer.