Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #15V100000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V100000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2008-2010 elantra vehicles manufactured june 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 elantra touring vehicles manufactured november 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010 Includes 204,768 affected units, Electric Power Steering Assist may be Disabled, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2008-2010 elantra vehicles manufactured june 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 elantra touring vehicles manufactured november 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 elantra vehicles manufactured june 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 elantra touring vehicles manufactured november 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (eps) electronic control unit (ecu) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the electronic power steering (eps) and update the eps control unit, free of charge. The recall began april 14, 2015. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V100000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2015-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Electric power steering assist may be disabled
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 204,768

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 127
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 elantra vehicles manufactured june 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 elantra touring vehicles manufactured november 1, 2008, to april 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (eps) electronic control unit (ecu) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
Consequence Summary: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the electronic power steering (eps) and update the eps control unit, free of charge. The recall began april 14, 2015. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 49.61

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NHTSA ID: 15V100000
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