2018 Hyundai Santa Fe recall: steering wheel/handle bar
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on February 17, 2018. It covers about 41,070 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 41,070
- reported
- Feb 17, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 2018
- related complaints
- 8
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
- Risk
- A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
Recall number 18V118000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 18V118000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe steering wheel/handle bar?
Yes. Recall 18V118000, reported on February 17, 2018, covers about 41,070 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V118000?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
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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