Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling close to 140,000 of its 2011 Sonata sedans because of concerns that an improperly assembled steering column could cause drivers to lose control, the company said Sunday.

The carmaker said it knew of fewer than 10 instances of drivers reporting issues with steering on the new Sonata, manufactured in Montgomery, Ala. No injuries or accidents related to the problem had been reported at the time of the recall, the company said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating the 2011 Sonata since late August, after consumers reported that they had lost the ability to steer the cars.
The problems were reported in cars that had less than 1,000 miles on them.
Experts say the simplicity of the repair could mean the recall would be relatively inexpensive for Hyundai.
The recall affects all Sonatas manufactured from Dec. 11, 2009, and September. 10, 2010.
(Source: LA Times)