Steering:column

NHTSA campaign 22V311000 · announced May 6, 2022 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 2 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

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 to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2021 Hyundai Accent
• 2022 Hyundai Accent

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.