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VehicleSep 20, 2010138,354 affected

Hyundai recall: Steering

What is wrong

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

What could happen

Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V426000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 20, 2010
Owners notified
Oct 15, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
138,354
Started by
NHTSA investigation
Built
Dec 11, 2009 to Sep 10, 2010
Part
Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector
Maker's own recall number
097

Notes

Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 097.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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