SOMERSET SANTA FE 2018: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Make : SOMERSET Model : SANTA FE Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2017-06-15 - 2017-12-28
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V118000
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-03-26 Date Received by ODI: 2018-02-17 Date Added to Database: 2018-02-21
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 173
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 41070
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.