NHTSA Campaign 94V166000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA · Reported Sep 1, 1994 · 4,842 vehicles affected

What's wrong

THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE LEFT REAR DOOR STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAPACITY IS "1,100 POUNDS". THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT IS 860 POUNDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SONATA 1995 4,842

Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V166000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.