Recall 00V-095
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 to 1997 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-095
- Reported
- March 28, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 84,020 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 28, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 1996 to 1997
- Hyundai Tiburon 1997