NHTSA Recall 04V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGEJul 26, 2004· HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Summary
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.
Consequence
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2002 | Hyundai | Tiburon |
| 2003 | Hyundai | Tiburon |
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