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2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata recall: automatic transmission

Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 18, 2014. It covers about 883,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
883,000
reported
Jul 18, 2014
owners notified
Sep 12, 2014
related complaints
419

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
Risk
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

Recall number 14V434000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 419 complaints about transmission problems.

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Questions about recall 14V434000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 14V434000, reported on July 18, 2014, covers about 883,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V434000?

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑800‑633‑5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

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.

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