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May 6, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V311000
Unsecured Steering Column
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V311
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 226.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go towww.nhtsa.gov.