NHTSA Recall 13V354000
Summary
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequence
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2010 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2011 | Hyundai | Azera |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2010 | Hyundai | Sonata |