| Issue ID | 994723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10524563 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/06/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai santa fe sport. The contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, a loud grinding noise emitted from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to operate in drive or reverse. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who stated that the front axle was fractured. The vehicle was repaired with a newly manufactured axle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 4,200. Updated 10-21-13 *bf |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ASHLAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XYZ3ULB0DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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