Issue ID | 1643553 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11308587 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2009 |
File date | 08/01/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel ceased without warning. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road turn the vehicle off and back on as the eps warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to (myrtle beach hyundai 1887 us-501, myrtle beach, sc 29577 (843) 626-3657) where it was diagnosed and determined that the electric power steering (eps) needed to be replaced. The dealer recalibrated power steering module however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 77,300. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 77300 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SURFSIDE BEACH, SC |
VIN pattern | KMHDU46D19UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 08/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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