NHTSA Recall 15V100000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V100000; Date: Feb. 23, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Hyundai Elantra; 2009 Hyundai Elantra; 2010 Hyundai Elantra; 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring; 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 204,768
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the electronic power steering (eps) and update the eps control unit, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127.
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: Apr 14, 2015
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