NHTSA Complaint #11244040 — 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11244040
Vehicle	2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	July 1, 2019
Date Filed	August 14, 2019
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TRANSFER CASE IS FAILING AT 61,000 MILE, A LOT OF NOSE AND VIBRATION. TRANSFER CASE CAN COME LOOSE OR CAUSE FAILURE TO THE DRIVE SHAFT AND MAYBE EVEN POSSIBLE COMPONENTS TO COME OFF WHILE DRIVING.

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