HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V213000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-05-01 2017-03-28 2017-03-30

Production Dates: 2016-12-22 - 2016-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 161

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.