Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #15V871000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V871000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2011-2012 elantra vehicles manufactured october 29, 2010, to october 25, 2011 Includes 155,000 affected units, ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011-2012 elantra vehicles manufactured october 29, 2010, to october 25, 2011

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 elantra vehicles manufactured october 29, 2010, to october 25, 2011. due to an electronic stability control (esc) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. these symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the esc indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

Corrective Action

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the esc sensors, and update the esc system's calibration, free of charge. the recall began june 6, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V871000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2015-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Esc malfunction may cause loss of control

Component: Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Potentially Affected Units: 155,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 137

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 elantra vehicles manufactured october 29, 2010, to october 25, 2011. due to an electronic stability control (esc) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. these symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the esc indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

Consequence Summary: If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the esc sensors, and update the esc system's calibration, free of charge. the recall began june 6, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 56.34

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