Hyundai · Canada · Mod
Hyundai Santa Fe: Powertrain
Affects Hyundai Santa Fe · 2010 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine and automatic transmission, the right axle intermediate shaft may suffer excessive wear due to a misalignment with the right side output gear. Continued use in this condition could cause a whirring/whining noise to develop, and eventual transmission damage, which could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion. Lost propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the intermediate shaft and right side output gear.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.