Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V190000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V190000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to october 31, 2010 Includes 173,000 affected units, Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to october 31, 2010

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to october 31, 2010. in the affected vehicles, the electronic power steering (eps) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit, free of charge. the recall began may 30, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V190000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2016-04-05T00:00:00
Subject: Loss of electric power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 173,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 143
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, to october 31, 2010. in the affected vehicles, the electronic power steering (eps) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence Summary: With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps control unit, free of charge. the recall began may 30, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 71.21

Metadata

SID: row-cgeb~rp96.ttf9
NHTSA ID: 16V190000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: