NHTSA recall 04V208000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Elantra
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.