NHTSA Campaign 04V178000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Apr 9, 2004 · 263,968 vehicles affected
What's wrong
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, 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. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2002 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2003 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2002 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2003 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | TIBURON | 2002 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | TIBURON | 2003 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | XG350 | 2002 | 263,968 |
| HYUNDAI | XG350 | 2003 | 263,968 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V178000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.