HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2003: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V369000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-10-05 | 2004-07-26 | 2004-08-02 |
Production Dates: 2001-10-01 - 2002-11-09
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 066
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 919
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
HYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
