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NHTSARecalled Jan 17, 2020 · #20V022000

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label
  • 2020 Kona
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice