Recall 187 – Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label – 2020 Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles.

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January 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V022000

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V022

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 477

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.”

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 towww.safercar.gov.

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