Agency Closes Review of 376,000 Vehicles After Recall

The agency closed its investigation into reports of power-steering loss affecting 376,000 vehicles after the manufacturer issued a recall through an over-the-air software update last year. The review began in July 2023 and examined cases in which drivers said they could not turn the steering wheel or needed greater effort to do so.

The software update addressed overvoltage breakdown and overstress of motor-drive components on the printed circuit board.

Background on the Review The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after receiving owner complaints about steering control in the affected models. The manufacturer stated the update was intended to prevent the component stress that had increased steering effort. No further regulatory action was announced following the recall completion.