NHTSA Recall # | 179657 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 20V022000 |
MFG Compaign # | 187 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | KONA |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
Date of notification | 02/03/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 24/05/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/05/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 17/01/20 |
Report created | 17/01/20 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | 567 |
Estimated number of affected units | 477 |
Defect 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 summary | An incorrect gawr could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |