HYUNDAI 2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering …

Recall #: 18V118000

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HYUNDAI 2018: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR was recalled by Hyundai in February 17, 2018. Reason: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The …. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will check the production lot number of the steer…. Verify recall #18V118000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Hyundai issued this NHTSA recall-Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The ….

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agency class: February 17, 2018
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #18V118000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	18V118000
Date reported	February 17, 2018
Date initiated	February 17, 2018
Recalling firm	Hyundai
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on February 17, 2018. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18V118000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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