NHTSARecalled Dec 23, 2015 · #15V871000
ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster. If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- ESC Malfunction may cause Loss of Control
- 2011-2012 Elantra
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Model numbers
- 2012 Elantra
- UPCs
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What you should do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.