Recall 04V208000: Fuel Vaopr Hose Clamp Positioning

DEFECT: During an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offset frontal barrier impact test, 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. In the event of a crash, the mispositioned clamp could puncture the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.


REMEDY: Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on May 24, 2004. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.