1997 HYUNDAI TIBURON Recall 19138 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	00V095002
Make:	Hyundai
Model:	Tiburon
Year:	1997
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufacturers Involved:	Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	7111
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	09/18/2000
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Hyundai motor company
Date Report Received By ODI:	07/21/2000
Date Added To File:	08/24/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
Consequence Summary:	Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. if the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began september 18, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-981-0452.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1997 Hyundai Tiburon Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly Recall