Hyundai Recalls 2017 Elantra Vehicles for Steering Connector Defect
Hyundai is recalling 2017 Elantra vehicles because a damaged steering connector may cause loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that may increase the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles due to a defect in the Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector. The affected vehicles may have a damaged connector that results in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
The loss of power steering assist requires higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 99
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)
- ELANTRA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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