Recall 00V-259
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-259
- Reported
- September 11, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 165,977 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
The risk
This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Notes from the manufacturer
Hyundai recall nos. 039 and 040.owner notification began november 18, 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 1999 to 2000
- Hyundai Sonata 1999 to 2000