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Recall 08V-272

Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2007 to 2008 Hyundai Santa FE: Equipment (other, labels).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-272
Reported
June 19, 2008
Vehicles affected
88,943 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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).

The risk

Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning.

The 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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai recall no. 084.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles