HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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
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.
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
