Defect Description For Recall
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).
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
SANTA FE
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V272000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Overloading Your Vehicle May Adversely Affect Handling And Braking And May Cause Tire Damage, Resulting In Tire Failure And A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20060419
End Of Manufacture
20080529
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88943
Date Owners Notified
20080805
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20080619
Make Campaign Number
84
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110