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SevereNHTSA·13V355000·Announced 2013-08-12

Hyundai Recalls 2013 Santa Fe Sport Vehicles Due to Axle Shaft Fracture Risk

Hyundai is recalling 20,300 model year 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a manufacturing issue may cause the right front axle shaft to fracture, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle shaft fracture) that can lead to loss of power or the vehicle rolling away, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles equipped with 2.4-liter engines. These vehicles were manufactured between July 13, 2012, and March 12, 2013. The recall affects approximately 20,300 vehicles.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the right front axle shaft may fracture. A fractured front axle can 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.

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 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 — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
20,300

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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