A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225011-hyundai-santa-fe-2018-recall-steering · Recall date February 17, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V118000
“HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2018) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 17, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225011-hyundai-santa-fe-2018-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 18V118000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V118000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V118000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2018) recall — Steering Hello, I own a HYUNDAI SANTA FE (2018) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 18V118000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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