Steering: electric power assist system
- Component
- Steering: electric power assist system
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Vehicles affected
- 795
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-06-05
- Owners notified
- 2024-07-11
Defect description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.