Does 2011 Sonata have power steering fluid?
Our research indicates that your vehicle has an electric power steering system (“EPS” or “EPAS”). These systems use an electric motor instead of a hydraulic system and therefore do not have any power steering fluid to leak.
What type of transmission fluid does a 2011 Hyundai Sonata use?
Dexron VI Automatic
FRAM Transmission Fluid – Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Gallon (Part No. F426-1G)
What does EPS mean on a 2011 Sonata?
Electronic Power Steering
Hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the United States to replace the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Control Module on certain 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles produced beginning on December 11, 2009 through October 31, 2010 manufactured at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama.
What’s the problem with the Hyundai Sonata power steering?
NHTSA’s defect report explains that the protective coating on that circuit board is inadequate to shield it from environmental damage. If the board becomes damaged, the Sonata’s electronic power steering may be entirely disabled.
Is there a recall on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata?
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America. SUMMARY: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
What happens if you lose power steering assist?
In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is in the fuse box on a Hyundai Sonata?
BCM, Clock, Front Monitor, Smart Key Module, PDM, Audio, Power Outside Mirror Switch, AMP, JBL AMP, Overhead Console Lamp, Rear Camera Module, A/V & Navigation Head Unit Instrument Cluster (ON/START Input), Clock, Sport Mode Switch IND., Audio, Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module, BCM
NHTSA’s defect report explains that the protective coating on that circuit board is inadequate to shield it from environmental damage. If the board becomes damaged, the Sonata’s electronic power steering may be entirely disabled.
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America. SUMMARY: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to October 31, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist. With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.