CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.
- Risk
- A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The steering wheel assembly on certain vehicles may break, and the steering wheel can separate from the steering column while the vehicle is being driven.
If the steering wheel separates while driving, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners. Dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2018 |
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