CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A bolt securing the lower steering column joint may not be properly tightened. If it is not secure, the steering column can separate from the steering rack, which can cause a loss of steering control and raise the risk of a crash.
The affected vehicles are certain 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Accent models. Owners should check whether their vehicle is covered by this recall using their VIN at a Hyundai dealer or on the NHTSA website, and look for any open recall notices.
An authorized Hyundai dealer will inspect the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt and tighten it if needed, at no cost to you. Hyundai customer service can be reached at 1-855-371-9460, and the owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022, referencing Hyundai recall number 226.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Accent | 20212022 |
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