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Recall 10V-426

Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2011 Hyundai Sonata: Steering (gear box, shaft sector).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-426
Reported
September 20, 2010
Vehicles affected
138,354 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009, through september 10, 2010. On some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened.

The risk

Improper assembly or insufficient tightening of the connections could result in a complete separation or compromised attachment of the connections, such that the driver could experience a loss of, or reduction in, steering capability increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections for proper assembly and torque. In addition dealers will update the power steering software free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 097.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles