Recall 04V-369
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO recalled the 2002 to 2003 Hyundai Elantra and 3 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-369
- Reported
- July 26, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 919 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, 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. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico 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
- Hyundai Sonata 2002 to 2003
- Hyundai Tiburon 2002 to 2003
- Hyundai XG350 2002 to 2003