2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA RECALL - #15V100000
RECALL FOR STEERING : ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2008 - 4/30/2010 |
| Recalled on |
2/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/2015 |
| # Affected |
204,768 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist. |
| Consequences |
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 127. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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