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🧸 Product DE September 27, 2024

Hyundai — Xcient FCEV

Heavy goods vehicle

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Hyundai — Xcient FCEV
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The steering box and the Pitman arm may be incorrectly assembled. This can cause play in the steering and a possible steering failure.
Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 714 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A steering part in some Hyundai Xcient FCEV trucks may not be put together correctly. This can make the steering loose or stop working.

What's happening? Hyundai has found this problem and is fixing it. The trucks could have trouble steering safely.

Does this affect me? Only people who drive or own these trucks in Germany need to check.

What should I do? Take your truck to a Hyundai dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if you are unsure.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering box and the Pitman arm may be incorrectly assembled. This can cause play in the steering and a possible steering failure. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
September 27, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10031127

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hyundai — Xcient FCEV. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering box and the Pitman arm may be incorrectly assembled. This can cause play in the steering and a possible steering failure. · Origin: Republic of Korea
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 27, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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