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NHTSA recall 15V871000

Electronic stability control (esc)

Hyundai Elantra

Reported Dec 23, 2015155,000 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 137Built Oct 29, 2010 – Oct 25, 2011

The defect

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 remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Hyundai Elantra
20112012

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.