NHTSA Recall 05V187000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 277 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V187000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 069 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with threaded portions of the steering gearbox assembly's left and right inner ball joint assemblies that contain internal cracks in the material structure.
Safety risk
If the inner ball joint assembly was to break as a result of the internal crack, the tie rod end assembly would not longer be attached to the steering gear box. This would prevent steering control of that front wheel by the separated tie rod which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gearbox assemblies on these vehicles free of charge. Owners were contacted by telephone beginning on april 8, 2005, and instructed not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai will arrange to pick up and return their vehicles after repair. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 069.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V187000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.