NHTSA recall 08V429000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Hyundai Elantra
Reported Aug 25, 200865,000 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Nov 5, 2007 – Jun 28, 2008
The defect
Hyundai IS recalling 65,000 my 2008 elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. the fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. this may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
The risk
Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2008. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.