Campaign 24V-539

Pitman arm may not be secured properly to the steering gearbox, which can result in a loss of steering control

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Xcient vehicles. The pitman arm may not be secured properly to the steering gearbox, which can result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the pitman arm connection as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 264.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V539000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-539
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Hyundai	Xcient	2023	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-069 Feb 5, 2026
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control
24V-412 Jun 5, 2024
Circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist
22V-311 May 6, 2022
Bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss…
20V-447 Jul 31, 2020
Component within the Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) Assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, possibly resulting in the…
18V-118 Feb 17, 2018
Steering wheel assembly may break, possibly resulting in the steering wheel separating from the steering column while driving
17V-213 Mar 28, 2017
Affected vehicles may have a damaged Electronic Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance