{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11751641,"manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/13/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"07/20/2026","vin":"5NPE34AF2JH","components":"ENGINE","summary":"The lower aluminum engine oil pan developed a structural hairline fracture (\"micro-crack\") directly along the factory casting ridge adjacent to the drain plug. The component failed without any external impact, road hazard, scraping, or underbody damage.  The failure was officially confirmed and documented by Eckert Hyundai during a service visit on July 13, 2026 (Case #42971835). Following the dealer oil service, the fracture degraded into an active, worsening oil drip that requires a catch tray under the vehicle to capture leaking fluid. The vehicle is currently available for inspection.  Safety Risk: An active engine oil leak poses a significant safety hazard. Rapid or continuous loss of engine oil can cause sudden oil starvation, severe engine seizure, or total power loss without warning while driving at highway speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, dripping oil contacting hot exhaust or engine components presents a potential fire hazard.  Prior Symptoms / History: This vehicle has a well-documented history of severe internal engine issues and thermal stress, including excessive oil consumption (running 1.2 quarts low in 1,127 miles), valve cover gasket failure, and severe drivetrain vibrations from failing front axles. The excessive internal crankcase pressure and thermal stress from these underlying defects contributed directly to the material fatigue and structural failure of this aluminum oil pan.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"HYUNDAI","productModel":"SONATA","manufacturer":"Hyundai Motor America"}]}]}