What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2013446
- Recall date
- 18 December 2013
- Make
- Hyundai
- Models
- Santa Fe
- Model years
- 2014
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 121
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Certain vehicles equipped with Continental Crosscontact LX tires in P235/65R17 size, tire sidewall ply cords may have been damaged. This could cause a sidewall bulge and/or gradual air loss, which would result in ride vibration or irregular wear. Continued operation could also lead to a loss of tread or rapid loss of air pressure, resulting in tire failure. Tire failure could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash. Also, during tire failure, rapid deterioration can produce debris.u00a0 These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.u00a0 Correction:u00a0Dealers will replace affected tires prior to first retail sale.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2013446.