HYUNDAI 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

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. Du…

Recall #: 13V355000

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HYUNDAI 2013: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT was recalled by Hyundai in August 12, 2013. Reason: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, …. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free …. Verify recall #13V355000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Hyundai issued this NHTSA recall-Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2013 front wheel drive Santa Fe Sport vehicles manufactured July 13, ….

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agency class: August 12, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V355000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

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Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Hazard

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.

Remedy, what to do

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 Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13V355000
Date reported	August 12, 2013
Date initiated	August 12, 2013
Recalling firm	Hyundai
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on August 12, 2013. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13V355000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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