Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-213 · 2017 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Motor America recall 17V-213 covers 99 2017 Hyundai Elantra for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V213000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
The risk
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 22, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.