Recall 08V272000: Tire Label Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Hyundai/Santa Fe 2007-2008

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 11, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V272000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Equipment: Other: Labels

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 88943

SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling 88,943 M/Y 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).

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

REMEDY:
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 is expected to begin during August 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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.