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NHTSA Recall 04V178000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYApr 9, 2004· HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Summary

SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, 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. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2002HyundaiElantra
2003HyundaiElantra
2002HyundaiSonata
2003HyundaiSonata
2002HyundaiTiburon
2003HyundaiTiburon

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