2004 Hyundai Elantra recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test, it was determined that fuel tan damage could occur. On certain passenger vehicles, a vapor tube hose clamp that is located near the fuel tank may not be positioned properly and could cause fuel leakage.
💥 The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp ears and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.
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
- 04V370000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 067
- Manufacturer
- HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Vehicles affected
- 582
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-981-0188
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 5, 2004
- Built
- Sep 1, 2003 – Apr 14, 2004
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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).