NHTSA Campaign 04V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Issued by HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · Reported Jul 26, 2004 · 919 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2002 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | 2003 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2002 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | SONATA | 2003 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | TIBURON | 2002 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | TIBURON | 2003 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | XG350 | 2002 | 919 |
| HYUNDAI | XG350 | 2003 | 919 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V369000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.