Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 and 2008 Santa Fe SUV’s. The recall is over a incorrect certification label. The label lists the wrong gross axle weight ratings on vehicles equipped with 18 inch wheels and tires.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says overloading the affected vehicles could cause tire failure. Overloading of the vehicle could adversely affect the handling and braking and could result in tire damage and a crash without warning.

The incorrect label is located on the drivers side center pillar. Hyundai will mail corrected labels and instructions to affected owners. The owners may replace the labels themselves, or have a dealer install them for them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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Volvo has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the XC70 and C30 passenger vehicles sold in South Korea. They stated that those models are subject to recall due to faulty software and parts that could lead to a airbag malfunction and a seperation of tires.

The recall will be applied to XC70 D5 models produced and imported between November 2007 and March 2008 and the C30 made and shipped to South Korea in January this year. Dealers will repair the defective cars free of charge.

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Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving certain models of the 2004-2006 Toyota Sienna vehicles equipped with power rear lift gate struts. The gas struts used to help lift and support the rear power lift gate could wear out sooner than expected. As the gas struts deteriorate, the performance of the lift gate will begin to degrade and the power rear lift gate will operate more slowly than when the gas struts were new.

If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the lift gate when it is open eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the lift gate will fall about 10 inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point, the power motor will engage and power the lift gate to the fully closed position. This condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the lift gate when it falls or when it is closing.

Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

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Volkswagen is recalling certain models of the 2008 Passat and the 2009 Tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0T FSI ULEV II engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine RPM.

An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine RPM may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning. Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2008. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.

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Maxzone is recalling certain headlight assemblies, Depo brand, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS and 334-1103R-AS sold for use as aftermarket equipment for 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard NO. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash. Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any non compliant headlights. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 16, 2008. Owners may contact Maxzone at the following locations: 1-800-286-1188 (WA, OR, CA, ID, NV, AZ, MT, WY, UT, CO, KS, NM, OK, TX, AR, LA, AK, HI) 1-877-253-8930 (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI, NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, WV, VA) 1-800-859-4755 (NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, AL, MS) 1-866-783-6858v(ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, KY).

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Isuzu is recalling certain models of the 2006-2007 Isuzu NPR, NQR, GMC W3500, W4500, and Chevrolet W3500, W4500 trucks equipped with diesel engines. Diesel fuel may seep or leak from the fuel pipe at the upper or lower fuel port on the diesel fuel supply pump.

Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if no seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel pipe fittings will be tightened. If seepage or leakage is detected, the fuel supply pump will be replaced with a new one. The recall is expected to begin on or about June 30, 2008. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

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