Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 2, 2014, through May 23, 2014. A poor connection within the vehicle’s wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle’s motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle’s shifter from the Park position.
Hyundai Motor America – Possible Loss of Steering Assist
| Report Received Date | 06/12/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V325000 |
| Consequence Summary | The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119. |
| Recall Code | 119 |
| Potentially Affected | 2138 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V325000) |
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