NHTSA recall 04V178000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Hyundai Elantra and 3 more
Reported Apr 9, 2004263,968 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 066Built Oct 1, 2001 – Nov 9, 2002
The defect
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 remedy
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.