3/3/2015 Safety Recalls
The one that really got my attention, no power steering! What a surprise that would be. I really like the summary, it is a nice way to say,, “The vehicle can become a handful when you can’t steer it!”
This safety recall affects nearly a quarter million Hyundai vehicles…..
Below is NHTSA’s summary of the problem:
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Elantra vehicles manufactured June 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010, and 2009-2010 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured November 1, 2008, to April 30, 2010. 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 (recall on 2008 to 2010 HYUNDAI for loss of power steering). Here’s the link to the Hyundai recall… help I can’t steer my car
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
Been there done that!
I’ve driven a vehicle that lost it’s electronic power steering. I was startled at how much effort it took to steer that vehicle.
If you or someone you know owns a Hyundai, find out asap if the vehicle is affected by this recall. When calling the dealer be sure to have your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on hand. If you find the Dealer not being as helpful as you think they should be, you can contact Hyundai Customer Service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 127.
You should know that Safety Recalls are performed at no cost to the vehicle owner, even if you are not the original owner.
Below is a list of the most recent recalls for March, 2015
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V068 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer : | OBS, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | BLUE BIRD / 2007,2010 CHEVROLET / 2012 COLLINS / 2007 |
| Subject : | Wheelchair Lift – Platform Cracking |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V070 |
| Manufacturer : | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | ALTEC / 2005-2013 |
| Subject : | Un-Impeded Movement of Telescopic Jib |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V080 |
| Manufacturer : | Forest River, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | FOREST RIVER / 2014 |
| Subject : | Risk of Fire due to Contact with Heating Element |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V081 |
| Manufacturer : | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Make / Model Years : | TOYOTA / 2014 |
| Subject : | Intermediate Steering Shaft Weld may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V082 |
| Manufacturer : | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC – DBA Sprinter |
| Make / Model Years : | MERCEDES BENZ / 2015 |
| Subject : | Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V083 |
| Manufacturer : | Novae Corporation |
| Make / Model Years : | NOVAE / 2015 |
| Subject : | Lift Cylinder Mount may Fail |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V084 |
| Manufacturer : | Navistar, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | IC BUS / 2015 |
| Subject : | Fuel Line Leak Due to Wiring Harness Chafing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V085 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CHEVROLET / 2014 |
| Subject : | Electronic Parking Brake may Drag |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V086 |
| Manufacturer : | Airstream, Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | AIRSTREAM / 2014-2015 |
| Subject : | Liquid Propane Tank Tray may not be Secured |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V089 |
| Manufacturer : | Kia Motors America |
| Make / Model Years : | KIA / 2016 |
| Subject : | Vehicle may not be able to Accelerate |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V090 |
| Manufacturer : | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Make / Model Years : | CHRYSLER / 2015 |
| Subject : | Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Into Park |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V091 |
| Manufacturer : | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | JAGUAR / 2013 |
| Subject : | Fuel Starvation may cause Vehicle Stall |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V095 |
| Manufacturer : | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. |
| Make / Model Years : | CAN-AM / 2013 |
| Subject : | High Engine Compartment Temperatures |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V100 |
| Manufacturer : | Hyundai Motor America |
| Make / Model Years : | HYUNDAI / 2008-2010 |
| Subject : | Electric Power Steering Assist may be Disabled |
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : | 15V106 |
| Manufacturer : | General Motors LLC |
| Make / Model Years : | CADILLAC / 2013-2015 |
| Subject : | Inadvertent Press of Roof Panel Switch/FMVSS 118 |
Thank you,
Recalls Subscription Team
Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
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