2011 Hyundai Sonata recall: shaft sector
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 20, 2010. It covers about 138,354 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 138,354
- reported
- Sep 20, 2010
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 2010
- related complaints
- 1,171
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 10V426000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2011 2011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,171 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 10V426000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata shaft sector?
Yes. Recall 10V426000, reported on September 20, 2010, covers about 138,354 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V426000?
Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Hyundai Sonata?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history