Hyundai Santa Fe: Steering Wheel May Detach
Summary Hyundai is recalling 304 Santa Fe vehicles because the steering wheel's outer rim may break away from the center when turned fully left or right, making the vehicle impossible to steer. The fix involves removing the airbag to check the steering wheel's lot number, and replacing it if it's faulty. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Units affected: 304
- Reason
- On affected vehicles when the steering wheel is turned form lock to lock it will be possible for the outer rim of the steering wheel to break away from the boss. If this occurs the vehicle cannot be steered by the driver. Remedy: The steering wheel airbag must be removed to determine the lot number of the steering wheel. If found to be faulty the steering wheel will be replaced.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-05-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3435b884-dd56-4d1c-9f79-744f07902f63