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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V272📅 Jun 19, 2008

2007–2008 Hyundai Santa FE recall: equipment

⚠️ What's 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 1-800-633-5151.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V272000
Manufacturer recall #
084
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
88,943
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-633-5151
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 5, 2008
Built
Apr 19, 2006 – May 29, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V272 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V272?

2007–2008 Hyundai Santa FE. 88,943 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-633-5151.