2002–2003 Hyundai Elantra & 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata + 2 more recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
💥 The risk
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V178000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 066
- Manufacturer
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 263,968
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-633-5151
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 30, 2004
- Built
- Oct 1, 2001 – Nov 9, 2002
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).