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Hyundai electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

NHTSA campaign 15V-100 · Reported February 23, 2015 · 204,768 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Touring
VEHICLES AFFECTED
204,768
REMEDY
Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The electronic power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may sense a discrepancy in the steering input signals and, as a result, disable the steering power assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Hyundai will verify the proper operation of the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and update the EPS control unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-100.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2008–2010Hyundai Elantra
2009–2010Hyundai Elantra Touring

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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