Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #11V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V261000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 5,876 affected units, INTERMEDIATE DRIVESHAFT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 santa fe 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4l engines manufactured from october 15, 2009 through march 5, 2010. the intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and can eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V261000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2011-04-28T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate driveshaft

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 5,876

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 102

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2010 santa fe 2wd vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions and 2.4l engines manufactured from october 15, 2009 through march 5, 2010. the intermediate shaft may suffer from noise and excessive wear due to a misalignment of the intermediate shaft with the right side output gear. continuing to drive the vehicle in this condition leads to the development of a whirring/whining noise and can eventually cause damage to the automatic transmission.

Consequence Summary: Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the right side output gear and intermediate shaft free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact hyundai's customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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