Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine to the transmission, might have a problem with a part called the intermediate shaft. It could be misaligned, causing wear and tear, and eventually some noise and damage to the transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission gets damaged, your car might lose power, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! Your dealership will replace the damaged parts, specifically the right side output gear and intermediate shaft, so you can drive safely and quietly again.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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