NHTSA recall 17V213000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Hyundai Elantra
Reported Mar 28, 201799 vehicles affectedHyundai Motor AmericaMaker’s number 161Built Dec 22, 2016 – Dec 31, 2016
The defect
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 remedy
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.