NHTSA Complaint #11628690 — 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628690
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 6, 2024
Date Filed	December 3, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

My steering wheel started making loud rattling and clunking noise. This happened when I turned or slowed down or went over a bump. It got worse very quickly. I suddenly could not steer at all. So I ran into a pole. Thankfully it wasn't another car or a person. Many people have this same issue. This needs to be recalled ASAP. It's either the pinion and rack issue or the steering wheel issue.

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