NHTSA Recall 11V261000: Driveshaft (power train)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,876 vehicles. It affects 2010 Hyundai Santa FE.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V261000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 102 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | April 28, 2011 |
| Owner notification | June 30, 2011 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Damage to the transmission may cause loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
Hyundai's safety recall campaign number is 102.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V261000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.