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2008 Hyundai Safety Test Ratings
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Hyundai Vehicle	Front Star Rating		Side Star Rating		Rollover Resistance Rating
Hyundai Vehicle	Driver	Passenger	Front Seat	Rear Seat	Rollover Resistance Rating
Hyundai Accent 2-DR. w/SAB	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
Hyundai Accent 4-DR. w/SAB
Hyundai Azera 4-DR (Later Release) w/SAB
Hyundai Azera 4-DR (Early Release) w/SAB
Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB
Hyundai Entourage Van w/SAB
Hyundai Santa Fe 4-DR w/SAB
Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB
Hyundai Tiburon 2-DR. w/SAB	Not Tested	Not Tested		Not Tested
Hyundai Tucson 4-DR w/SAB
Hyundai Veracruz 4-DR. w/SAB

Service Bulletins for 2008 Hyundai

2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI AZERA

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

Bulletin Number: 08-01-004

TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (CAMPAIGN 082). *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI SONATA

Bulletin Number: 0736008

ECM UPDATE - MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON WITH DTC P0110 OR P0300, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NO SYSTEM FAULTS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-01-006

OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT TURN OFF WHEN SMALL STATURE ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. REPROGRAMMING - CAMPAIGN 083. *PE

Bulletin Number: 083

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) REPROGRAMMING ON CERTAIN 2006-2008 MODEL YEAR SONATAS. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-AT-004

ECM AND TCM UPDATE - VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR BOOM NOISE AT 38-42 MPH. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI TUCSON

Bulletin Number: 08-FL-006

TUCSON P0171, P0174 (SYSTEM TOO LEAN) AIR FILTER HOUSINGS FOR 2.0L AND 2.7L ENGINES. *PE

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Bulletin Number: 0701010

REAR COMBINATION O/S LAMP ASSEMBLY INSPECTION (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T45). *NJ

Bulletin Number: 0701012

HEAD LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT FOR VERACRUZ (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T47). *NJ

Bulletin Number: 0701013

ECM AND TCM UPDATE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T48) - SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR 2008 VERACRUZ(EN) 3.8L VEHICLES. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-01-004

TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE (CAMPAIGN 082). *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-GI-001

ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE

Recalls for 2008 Hyundai

2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V429000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer:

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Manufacture Dates:

11/05/2007 - 06/28/2008

Potential Units Affected:

65000

Defect Description:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 65,000 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.

Consequence:

POOR ENGINE STARTING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V272000

Component:

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer:

HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC

Manufacture Dates:

04/19/2006 - 05/29/2008

Potential Units Affected:

88943

Defect Description:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 88,943 MY 2007-2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P235/60R18 TIRES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE BLACK CERTIFICATION LABEL AFFIXED TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE CENTER PILLAR, INCORRECTLY LISTS THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR).

Consequence:

OVERLOADING YOUR VEHICLE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT HANDLING AND BRAKING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE DAMAGE, RESULTING IN TIRE FAILURE AND A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Action to take:

HYUNDAI WILL MAIL CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS ALONG WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFECTED OWNERS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

2008 HYUNDAI SONATA

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V161000

Component:

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer:

HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC

Manufacture Dates:

03/01/2005 - 01/11/2008

Potential Units Affected:

393714

Defect Description:

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,714 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD THAT MAY RESULT FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH.

Consequence:

MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE OCS DOES NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY SEATED ADULT OCCUPANT. AFTER VERIFICATION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND SHIP IT TO AN EVALUATION AND REPAIR FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPROGRAM THE SEAT CUSHION AND OCS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

2008 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILER

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V086000

Component:

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer:

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD

Manufacture Dates:

05/01/2006 - 08/31/2007

Potential Units Affected:

605

Defect Description:

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS RECALLING 605 MY 2007-2008 CONVERTER DOLLY TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH SAF-HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEELS. A DEFORMED SPACER MAY PREVENT THE LEVER BAR FROM FULLY ARTICULATING, THUS PREVENTING THE SLIDING LOCK FROM ENGAGING THE JAW IN THE COUPLED POSITION AROUND THE TRAILER KINGPIN.

Consequence:

FAILURE OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TO FULLY COUPLE WITH THE TRAILER COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER DETACHING WHEN IN MOTION CAUSING SERIOUS DAMAGE AND /OR DEATH.

Action to take:

HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD IS WORKING WITH SAF-HOLLAND. SAF-HOLLAND WILL SEND A REPAIR KIT TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAF-HOLLAND AT 1-888-396-6501 EXT. 4343 OR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD AT 619-680-3144.


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