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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V213
Manufacturer Hyundai
Motor America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 99
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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What happens if electronic steering itself is lost? There is NO mechanical connection, right.
I am a potential customer.
Their is a physical connection, you loose power steering.