NHTSA Recall # | 117730 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V100000 |
MFG Compaign # | 127 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 14/04/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/08 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/04/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/02/15 |
Report created | 23/02/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 204768 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the electronic power steering (eps) and update the eps control unit, free of charge. The recall began april 14, 2015. 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). |