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SevereNHTSA·15V629000·Announced 2015-10-07

Hyundai Recalls 2011 Elantra and Sonata for Front Coil Spring Fracture Risk

Hyundai is recalling 28,157 model year 2011 Elantra and Sonata vehicles because road salt may corrode front coil springs, potentially causing them to fracture and puncture tires.

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 (front coil springs) that may fracture and puncture tires, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2011 Elantra and Sonata vehicles due to a defect in the front coil springs. The recall covers 28,157 vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, specific states and the District of Columbia, including Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

The defect involves road salt potentially corroding the front coil springs, which may result in the springs fracturing. If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, which increases the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front coil springs free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed on November 17, 2015, and the recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Vehicles previously registered in salt belt states but currently registered elsewhere are eligible for inspection and repair.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
28,157

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 (2)

  • ELANTRA
  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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