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  NHTSA Recall 94V166000

NHTSA Campaign Id 94V166000; Date: Sep. 1, 1994

Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight can cause tire and vehicle damage that can result in a vehicle crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1995 Hyundai Sonata

Component: Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America

Affected Units:: 4,842

icon3 Recall Summary:

The tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity is "1,100 pounds". This information is incorrect. The correct vehicle capacity weight is 860 pounds. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 110, "tire selection and rims. "

icon2 How to Fix:

Hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: equipment; tire reserve load label. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact Hyundai at 1-800-829-9956. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 1994

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