Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 13V-355 · 2013 Hyundai Santa FE
Hyundai Motor Company recall 13V-355 covers 20,300 2013 Hyundai Santa FE for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V355000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 13, 2012 to March 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Front Axle Shaft FailureNHTSA