Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V370000 | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO | from 09/01/2003 to 04/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 582 | 10/05/2004 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 07/30/2004 | 08/02/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test, it was determined that fuel tan damage could occur. on certain passenger vehicles, a vapor tube hose clamp that is located near the fuel tank may not be positioned properly and could cause fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp ears and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 067. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V208000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/2003 to 04/14/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 44530 | 05/24/2004 | ODI | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 05/03/2004 | 05/10/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test on certain passenger vehicles, fuel spillage occurred as a result of fuel tank damage caused by contact between a vapor tube hose clamp ear and the fuel tank. the vapor tube hose clamp ear was found to be mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, damage to the vehicle could cause the mispositioned clamp to puncture the fuel tank causing fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. owner notification began on may 24, 2004. owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hyundai recall no. 067.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 0401003 | 09/01/2005 | 0501009 | 10006423 | Fuel pump replacement. *mr service campaign t13. *tt | 05/03/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE04041 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/16/2004 | 07/13/2004 | POST-CRASH FUEL TANK LEAK | 04V208000 | |
| Pe04-041 was opened to investigate a fuel leak incident that occurred during an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) frontal crash offset test on the subject vehicle.this investigation revealed that the vapor tube hose clamp ear was mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank, which enabled the vapor tube hose clamp ear to puncture the fuel tank and the fuel tank to leak stoddard fluid during the iihs crash test.on april 30, 2004, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa of a safety defect in certain my 2004 elantra vehicles produced from september 1, 2003 through april 14, 2004.the notification identified the mispositioning of the vapor tube hose clamp, which resulted from an early september manufacturing change at the supplier that installed the hose clamp on the vapor tube hose, as the factor contributing to this defect.if the vapor tube hose clamp is mispositioned so that one of its ears is facing the fuel tank and that vehicle is involved in high speed crash, the clamp may puncture the fuel tank resulting in fuel leakage.fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.hyundai will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the position of the vapor tube hose clamp inspected and correctly repositioned, if necessary. | ||||||
| PE04041 | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 04/16/2004 | 07/13/2004 | POST-CRASH FUEL TANK LEAK | 04V370000 | |
| Pe04-041 was opened to investigate a fuel leak incident that occurred during an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) frontal crash offset test on the subject vehicle.this investigation revealed that the vapor tube hose clamp ear was mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank, which enabled the vapor tube hose clamp ear to puncture the fuel tank and the fuel tank to leak stoddard fluid during the iihs crash test.on april 30, 2004, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa of a safety defect in certain my 2004 elantra vehicles produced from september 1, 2003 through april 14, 2004.the notification identified the mispositioning of the vapor tube hose clamp, which resulted from an early september manufacturing change at the supplier that installed the hose clamp on the vapor tube hose, as the factor contributing to this defect.if the vapor tube hose clamp is mispositioned so that one of its ears is facing the fuel tank and that vehicle is involved in high speed crash, the clamp may puncture the fuel tank resulting in fuel leakage.fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.hyundai will instruct owners to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the position of the vapor tube hose clamp inspected and correctly repositioned, if necessary. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 08/26/2004 | 3 | ||
| While driving vehicle hesitated then stalled. consumer was unable to restart vehicle and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and has not been resolved. *ak | |||