CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The certification label on certain vehicles may show an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This means the label does not accurately state how much weight the axles are rated to carry, and the vehicle may not fully meet federal safety standards for certification and tire selection.
Because the listed axle rating may be wrong, a vehicle could be loaded beyond what its axles and tires are designed to handle. An overloaded vehicle has a higher risk of crashing, so owners should avoid exceeding the weight limits on the label.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install new label stickers showing the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (Hyundai recall number 187), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Kona | 2020 |
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