Hyundai Recall 04V178000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 04V178000 · announced April 9, 2004 · filed by Hyundai Motor Company · 263,968 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Hyundai Elantra
• 2003 Hyundai Elantra
• 2002 Hyundai Sonata
• 2003 Hyundai Sonata
• 2002 Hyundai Tiburon
• 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
• 2002 Hyundai Xg350
• 2003 Hyundai Xg350

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.