With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Summary

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.

Actions

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

Documents (18)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Chronology
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2

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