NHTSA recall 16V-190 (16V190000)
steering recall reported April 5, 2016 - about 173,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V190000
- Also written as
- 16V-190
- Manufacturer number
- 143
- Reported
- April 5, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~173,000
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
Why it is dangerous
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-190 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.