NHTSA recall 15V-871 (15V871000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported December 23, 2015 - about 155,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V871000
- Also written as
- 15V-871
- Manufacturer number
- 137
- Reported
- December 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~155,000
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Why it is dangerous
If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-871 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.