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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V871📅 Dec 23, 2015

2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

💥 The risk

If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V871000
Manufacturer recall #
137
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
155,000
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-800-633-5151
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 9, 2016
Built
Oct 29, 2010 – Oct 25, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V871 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V871?

2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra. 155,000 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-633-5151.