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SevereNHTSA·10V426000·Announced 2010-09-20

Hyundai Recalls 2011 Sonata Vehicles for Steering Column Assembly Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because improperly assembled steering column connections could cause a loss of steering capability, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that could lead to a loss of steering capability and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured between December 11, 2009, and September 10, 2010. The recall involves approximately 138,354 vehicles where the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

This defect could result in the complete separation or compromised attachment of the steering connections. Such a failure could cause the driver to experience a loss or reduction in steering capability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque, and they will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during October 2010. Owners may contact the Hyundai Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
138,354

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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