Recall 08V-429
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Hyundai Elantra: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, fuel pump).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-429
- Reported
- August 25, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 65,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Hyundai is recalling 65,000 my 2008 elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
The risk
Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2008