2008-2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2009-2010 Elantra Touring Recalled For Power ... - Washington Post
Hyundai has issued a recall for nearly 205,000 Elantra and Elantra Touring models registered in the U. S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some of those vehicles may lose power steering while they're in motion,... ALSO SEE: The Car Connection's Best Trucks To Buy 2015. The problem with the Elantra and Elantra Touring is linked to a faulty component manufactured by MOBIS, which is based in South Korea. steering wheel torque, steering wheel position (angle), and vehicle speed. Until the car is turned off and back on, however, power steering will be disabled, making the vehicle much harder to control. Interestingly, it appears that Hyundai wasn't entirely sold on the idea of recalling vehicles for the loss of power steering. Hyundai monitored the incoming data related to loss of power assist. Hyundai initially determined that the level of force necessary to steer a vehicle without EPS-assist remained within acceptable levels. This belief was centered on Hyundai’s compliance with European Standard ECE R-79, Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Vehicles with Regard to Steering Equipment. ECE R-79 specifies the measurement of steering effort in the case of a power steering. Source: www.washingtonpost.com
