Hyundai recalls 88,943 units of 2007-08 Santa Fe's for incorrect warning label

Commencing this August, Hyundai will recall 88,943 units of the Santa Fe SUV to fix an incorrect warning label. The label lists the wrong gross axle weight ratings on vehicles equipped with 18-inch wheels and tires.

"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. Hyundai stated that it has reduced the front and rear gross axle weight ratings by 66 pounds each for the Santa Fe models equipped with 18-inch tires.

Hyundai will mail the corrected warning labels to the affected owners with instructions. Owners will also have the option of having the label installed for free at dealerships. Hyundai has announced that there have been no accidents relevant to this issue.

[Source: Inside Line: Edmunds]

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