2017 Hyundai Elantra recall: electric power assist system
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on March 28, 2017. It covers about 99 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 99
- reported
- Mar 28, 2017
- owners notified
- May 1, 2017
- related complaints
- 71
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 17V213000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2017 2017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 71 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 17V213000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Elantra electric power assist system?
Yes. Recall 17V213000, reported on March 28, 2017, covers about 99 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V213000?
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.
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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