2013 Santa Fe Sport Recall. Crash Risk

Crash Risk
Report Receipt Date: AUG 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V355000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,300

Manufacturer: Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center Inc
SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.

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