Component Description
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170615
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171228
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
41070
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180326
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20180217
Record Creation Date
20180221
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
Consequence Summary
A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
Recall Notes
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.safercar.gov.
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Body Class
Wagon
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI)
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