WASHINGTON — Hyundai will kick off a recall of 88,943 2007 and 2008 Santa Fe SUVs in August to fix an incorrect certification label. The label lists the wrong gross axle weight ratings on vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels and tires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says overloading the affected vehicles could cause tire failure.
"Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning," says NHTSA in its recall summary of the problem.
The incorrect label is located on the driver-side center pillar. Hyundai will mail corrected labels with instructions to affected owners, or owners may have their dealer install the new label for free. Hyundai said it is not aware of any accidents related to the condition.
In documents filed with NHTSA, Hyundai said it has reduced the front and rear gross axle weight ratings by 66 pounds each for the 2008 Santa Fe equipped with P253/60R18 tires at the plant. Owners are warned to "not load your vehicle in excess of the correct gross axle weight ratings."
Owners can contact Hyundai at (800) 633-5151 for more information.
What this means to you: Be mindful of the correct gross axle weight ratings on the affected Hyundai Santa Fe models until you get official word from the Korean automaker. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
"Overloading your vehicle may adversely affect handling and braking and may cause tire damage, resulting in tire failure and a crash without warning," says NHTSA in its recall summary of the problem.
The incorrect label is located on the driver-side center pillar. Hyundai will mail corrected labels with instructions to affected owners, or owners may have their dealer install the new label for free. Hyundai said it is not aware of any accidents related to the condition.
In documents filed with NHTSA, Hyundai said it has reduced the front and rear gross axle weight ratings by 66 pounds each for the 2008 Santa Fe equipped with P253/60R18 tires at the plant. Owners are warned to "not load your vehicle in excess of the correct gross axle weight ratings."
Owners can contact Hyundai at (800) 633-5151 for more information.
What this means to you: Be mindful of the correct gross axle weight ratings on the affected Hyundai Santa Fe models until you get official word from the Korean automaker. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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