NHTSA Recall 00V095002
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V095002; Date: Jul. 21, 2000
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Hyundai Elantra; 1997 Hyundai Elantra; 1997 Hyundai Tiburon
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico
Affected Units:: 7,111
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.
How to Fix:
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 18, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-981-0452. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 18, 2000
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