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2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT Official Safety Recalls

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

4 Recalls Recorded
NHTSA: 17V213000
Report Date: March 28, 2017

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description:

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 28, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-243-7766. Hyundai's number for this recall 161.

~99 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 17V063000
Report Date: January 26, 2017

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

Defect Description:

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Elantra vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake booster may fail, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

A loss of power brake assist can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Hyundai has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake system booster assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 157.

~33,803 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 16V956000
Report Date: December 30, 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description:

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicles manufactured April 15, 2016, to September 13, 2016, and Sonata vehicles manufactured May 27, 2016 to September 16, 2016. In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

~110 vehicles impacted
NHTSA: 16V232000
Report Date: April 21, 2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description:

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Sonata vehicles manufactured May 29, 2014 to February 11, 2016, 2017 Elantra vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016 to February 22, 2016, and one 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicle manufactured October 15, 2015. In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes. The primary stage will deploy as intended.

Safety Hazard / Risk:

An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

Authorized Manufacturer Remedy:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 5,2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 144.

~33 vehicles impacted

HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT Recalls by Model Year

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