NHTSA Complaint #11483020 — 2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11483020
Vehicle	2017 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2022
Date Filed	September 6, 2022
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact's uncle owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and failed to turn left or right. The owner stated no warning light was illuminated. The owner restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving to his destination. The owner took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the steering wheel trim to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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