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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Recall


NHTSA Recall #	70915
NHTSA Compaign #	10V457000
MFG Compaign #	097
Manufacturer	HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Supplier	HYUNDAI
Brand	HYUNDAI
Model	SONATA
Model Year	2011
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Date of notification	11/10/10
Begin date of manufacuring	11/12/09
End date of manufacturing	10/09/10
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	01/10/10
Report created	06/10/10
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	60
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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 began on october 11, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer service center at 1-787-999-3333.
Recall notes	Hyundai de puerto rico safety recall no. 097. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov .

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2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Recall

2011 Hyundai SONATA Steering Gear Box Shaft Sector Recall

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