2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA RECALL - #15V871000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA |
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| Manufacturer |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Manufactured between |
10/29/2010 - 10/25/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Hyundai Motor America |
| Owners Notified on |
5/9/2016 |
| # Affected |
155,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
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