NHTSA campaign 17V213000
Hyundai Motor America recall 17V213000
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.
Reported 03/28/2017
What can happen
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Steering: Electric power assist system
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.