2013 Hyundai Santa Fe recall: axle shaft
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 12, 2013. It covers about 20,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,300
- reported
- Aug 12, 2013
- owners notified
- Sep 19, 2013
- related complaints
- 52
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 13V355000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 52 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 13V355000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe axle shaft?
Yes. Recall 13V355000, reported on August 12, 2013, covers about 20,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V355000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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