Hyundai is recalling 173,000 examples of the 2011 Sonata sedan in the United States.
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The company says in government documents that the computer circuit board in the power steering control unit can become damaged.
All the sedans affected are from the 2011 model year version of the Sonata.
With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Good thing is, no one’s been hurt. says NHTSA is unaware of any crashes or injuries related to this issue.
The only problem was that the warranty claims being made due to issues with the steering wheels were so many that the company had to look into the issue with some degree of seriousness. Investigators found the circuit boards could fail over time when exposed to the environment.
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Power steering problems have Hyundai recalling tens of thousands of cars. Thus, Hyundai will contact the owners of the affected vehicles and bring them in for a free fix, which involves replacing the power steering system’s control unit.
