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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V539000·Announced 2024-07-18

Hyundai Recalls 2023 Xcient Trucks for Steering Control Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2023 Xcient vehicles because the pitman arm may not be secured properly, which can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gearbox) that can result in a loss of steering control, which the rubric classifies as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2023 Xcient vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the pitman arm may not be secured properly to the steering gearbox. This issue can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles are 2023 model year Hyundai Xcient trucks. The source text indicates that all vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for more information. Hyundai's number for this recall is 264.

Dealers will inspect and repair the pitman arm connection as necessary, free of charge. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI XCIENT
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
35

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)

  • XCIENT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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