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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V192000 | HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 257001 | 05/11/1994 | MFR | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | 11/23/1993 | 12/01/1993 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity. the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service center at 1-313-747-6600. also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/15/2003 | 80000 | ||
| For inspection i had to replace the catalytic converter which deteriorated severely. the cost was 175 dollars. today the car became a fireball engulfed in flames and exploded! the fireman stated the cause was the fuel pump in the rear of the car! i was only running the car and went inside to get something & returned to a fireball. i totally lost car in fire! | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 01/05/1996 | 5 | ||
| Car stalls occasionally. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 06/10/1994 | 3 | ||
| Fuel sensor gauge does not register when tank is full, could result in fuel leakage and potential fire. tt | |||