2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA Recall 57309 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	04V208000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	067
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Elantra
Year:	2004
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai motor company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	09/01/2003
End Date Of Manufacturing:	04/14/2004
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	44530
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	05/24/2004
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/03/2004
Date Added To File:	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 Action:	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.
Further Notes:	Hyundai recall no. 067.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2004 Hyundai Elantra Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings Recall