NHTSA recall 04V208000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Hyundai Motor America
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Hyundai Elantra.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V208000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.