NHTSA Campaign Id 17V213000; Date: Mar. 28, 2017
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
2017 Hyundai Elantra
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 99
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged electronic power steering (mdps) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the eps motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
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: May 1, 2017
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