2003 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall 48761 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V369000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	066
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Elantra
Year:	2003
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	10/01/2001
End Date Of Manufacturing:	11/09/2002
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	919
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	10/05/2004
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/26/2004
Date Added To File:	08/02/2004
Regulation Part #:	571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard #:	301
Defect Summary:	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 Summary:	Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	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.
Further 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).

2003 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system, gasoline:storage Recall