Recall 04V369000: Rollover Valve Defect

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Hyundai / Elantra 2002-2003

Hyundai / Sonata 2002-2003

Hyundai / Tiburon 2002-2003

Hyundai / XG350 2002-2003

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V369000 Recall Date : JUL 21, 2004

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 919

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on October 18, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai De Puerto Rico at 1-800-981-0188.

NOTES:
Hyundai Recall NO. 066. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).