NHTSA Campaign 22V311000
STEERING:COLUMN
Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported May 6, 2022 · 2 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ACCENT | 2021 | 2 |
| HYUNDAI | ACCENT | 2022 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V311000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.