Recall 04V-178

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2002 to 2003 Hyundai Elantra and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

Campaign number: 04V-178
Reported: April 9, 2004
Vehicles affected: 263,968 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.

The risk

Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai recall no. 066. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Elantra 2002 to 2003
2002, 2003
Hyundai Sonata 2002 to 2003
2002, 2003
Hyundai Tiburon 2002 to 2003
2002, 2003
Hyundai XG350 2002 to 2003
2002, 2003