HYUNDAI KONA 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V022000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI KONA 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-03-02 2020-01-17 2020-01-17

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 187

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 477

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR". As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence

An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.