| Subject: | Steering shaft separation |
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| Investigations Summary: | The office of defects investigation (odi) has received one complaint alleging that a fastener became loose in the steering shaft of a model year (my) 2011 Hyundai santa fe vehicle, resulting in a complete loss of steering capability. The complaint vehicle had approximately 22 months and 33,000 miles of service at the time of the alleged incident. In addition, odi has received ewr field report data from Hyundai that involved loosening of a bolt in the lower steering column of a my 2011 Hyundai santa fe vehicle that resulted in a steering shaft separation. A preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. |
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