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2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra recall: electronic stability control (esc)

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on December 23, 2015. It covers about 155,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
155,000
reported
Dec 23, 2015
owners notified
May 9, 2016
related complaints
85

Electronic stability control (ESC)

What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 15V871000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about driver assistance problems.

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Questions about recall 15V871000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra electronic stability control (esc)?

Yes. Recall 15V871000, reported on December 23, 2015, covers about 155,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V871000?

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.

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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