Hyundai Sonata Recall Hits Korean Automaker
TheLoudestVoice | October 31, 2010The ability to steer a moving motor car without plowing into oncoming traffic is necessary for safe driving. Consumer Reports indicates that the Hyundai Sonata recall that has emerged of late was based on a noted lack of such control. Starting in October, 144,000 Sonata’s could be recalled due to steering column intermediate shaft difficulties. Steering can become impossible due to failure of parts within the steering column, making crash a likely result at higher speeds.
Faulty joints resulted in Sonata recall
Faulty manufacturing, improper assembly or even insufficient joint tightening in Hyundai Sonatas built between December 11, 2009 and September 10, 2010 are factors that made the Hyundai Sonata recall necessary. Owners of vehicles from within that date range should bring their Sonatas in to their dealership of purchase for free inspection and free update of the power steering software. These services could be performed free of charge, indicates Consumer Reports. For additional info on the Hyundai recall, concerned parties may call 800-633-5151 to speak directly with the automaker’s U.S. customer service center.
Kia and Hyundai run through rough steering patch
As outlined by Chosun Ilbo, both Hyundai and sister brand Kia have had steering-related troubles that have drawn the attention of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Kia Soul has received a single complain only, but that complaint went viral on YouTube. Toyota’s former trouble has Asian publications like Chosun Ilbo speculating over an American bias against Asian automakers, however such is only speculation, nevertheless unprofessional.
Within the United States, the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Soul are the flagship models of the joint car manufacturer Hyundai-Kia. Forty-six percent of Hyundai’s United States of America sales from Jan. via July 2010 were the Sonata (108,000 units). Eight thousand Kia Souls came to the U.S. in July alone, writes Chosun Ilbo. According to sales estimates, more than 10,000 Kia Soul automobiles will be sold each month for the rest of the year.
Additional reading
Chosun Ilbo
english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/09/02/2010090200929.html
Consumer Reports
blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2010/09/recall-2011-hyundai-sonata-steering-column-problem.html





