Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The electronic power steering system in your Elantra helps make steering easier by assisting your turns. However, in certain 2008-2010 models, the computer that controls this system could think there's a problem with the steering input and shut off the assist.
Risk if Unfixed
If the power steering assist is lost, especially at low speeds, you'll need to use more force to steer your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will check the electronic power steering system to make sure it's working correctly and update the computer that controls it, all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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