Hyundai Santa Fe: Steering — steering wheel/handle bar

Affects Hyundai Santa Fe · 2018 — about 41K vehicles.

The hazard

A steering wheel separation while driving can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steering wheel assembly, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 173.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational