2011 Hyundai Sonata recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.
💥 The risk
Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall began on october 11, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer service center at 1-787-999-3333.
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V457000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 097
- Manufacturer
- HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Vehicles affected
- 60
- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 11, 2010
- Built
- Dec 11, 2009 – Sep 10, 2010
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Hyundai de puerto rico safety recall no. 097.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .