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HighNHTSA·11V261000·Announced 2011-04-28

Hyundai Recalls 2010 Santa Fe Vehicles Due to Driveline Defect

Hyundai is recalling certain 2010 Santa Fe 2WD vehicles because a driveline misalignment may cause transmission damage and loss of motive power.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveline/transmission) that can lead to loss of motive power and increased crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2010 Santa Fe 2WD vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4L engines. These vehicles were manufactured between October 15, 2009, and March 5, 2010.

The recall addresses a potential misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. This condition may result in noise and excessive wear, which can eventually damage the automatic transmission. Damage to the transmission may cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai's Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
5,876

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SANTA FE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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