HYUNDAI SANTA FE 2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SANTA FE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-03-26 | 2018-02-17 | 2018-02-21 |
Production Dates: 2017-06-15 - 2017-12-28
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 173
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41070
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
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.
