Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #10V426000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V426000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 138,354 affected units, STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. on some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. in addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V426000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2010-09-20T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear assembly

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 138,354

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 097

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. on some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

Consequence Summary: Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. in addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-cfd4_agr4-4r5i

NHTSA ID: 10V426000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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