Vehicle recall 99V198000 · July 26, 1999

1999 Hyundai Tiburon

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The tire pressure placard required by FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims," was misprinted. It incorrectly contains the tire sizes, seating capacity, and luggage capacity.
Consequence: Excessive loading can cause tire and vehicle damage that could result in a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a correct tire pressure placard and installation instructions.
Notes: Owner notification began April 12, 1999. Owners will be provided with a correct tire pressure placard and installation instructions.if an owner so desires, their dealer can install the label for them. Owners should contacthyundai at 1-800-633-5151.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V198000
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1999
Filed by: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: April 12, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 649
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 99V198000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Hyundai Tiburon (1999): 1999

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