NHTSA Recall 14V325000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V325000; Date: Jun. 12, 2014
The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Hyundai Sonata
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 2,138
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 sonata vehicles manufactured may 2, 2014, through may 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the park position.
How to Fix:
Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2014
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