Mechanic Notes

2011 Hyundai Sonata Electric Power Assist System recall 16V190000

Safety recall

Component: Steering: Electric Power Assist System · Campaign 16V190000 · Reported 05/04/2016

Symptoms / what can happen

With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cause

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.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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