NHTSA Recall 08V272000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V272000; Date: Jun. 19, 2008
Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe; 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 88,943
Recall Summary:
Hyundai is recalling 88,943 my 2007-2008 Hyundai santa fe vehicles equipped with p235/60r18 tires. These vehicles fail to comply with the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles. " the black certification label affixed to the driver's side center pillar, incorrectly lists the gross axle weight ratings (gawr).
How to Fix:
Hyundai will mail corrected certification labels along with the instructions to the affected owners. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Recall Notes:
Hyundai recall no. 084. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 2008
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