NHTSA Recall # | 98782 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V355000 |
MFG Compaign # | 112 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SANTA FE |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
Date of notification | 19/09/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 13/07/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 12/03/12 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 12/08/13 |
Report created | 15/08/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 20300 |
Defect summary | Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive santa fe sport vehicles manufactured july 13, 2012, through march 12, 2013; and equipped with 2. 4 liter engines. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture. |
Consequence summary | A fractured front axle may result in a loss of power to the wheels. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, it may roll away. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on september 19, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai custom care center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 112. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |