NHTSA Recall # | 98169 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V354000 |
MFG Compaign # | 113 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 10/10/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/05 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/01/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 12/08/13 |
Report created | 15/08/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 364502 |
Defect summary | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 sonata vehicles manufactured march 1, 2005, through january 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 azera vehicles manufactured september 27, 2005, through november 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms. |
Consequence summary | Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on october 8, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai customer care center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113. |
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). |