Recall 93V-192
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recalled the 1990 to 1994 Hyundai Excel: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 93V-192
- Reported
- November 23, 1993
- Vehicles affected
- 257,001 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
The risk
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
The fix
Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service center at 1-[removed]. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Excel 1990 to 1994