HYUNDAI SONATA 2011: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V190000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-18 | 2016-04-05 | 2016-04-05 |
Production Dates: 2009-12-11 - 2010-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 143
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 173000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor Company "Hyundai" is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering "EPS" circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.
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.
