NHTSA recall 04V369000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Hyundai Elantra and 3 more
Reported Jul 26, 2004919 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICOMaker’s number 066Built Oct 1, 2001 – Nov 9, 2002
The defect
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. if a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve IS not properly closed, 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. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.