NHTSA Campaign Id 04V178000; Date: Apr. 9, 2004
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:2002 Hyundai Elantra; 2003 Hyundai Elantra; 2002 Hyundai Sonata; 2003 Hyundai Sonata; 2002 Hyundai Tiburon; 2003 Hyundai Tiburon; 2002 Hyundai XG350; 2003 Hyundai XG350
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor Company
Affected Units:: 263,968
Recall 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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 30, 2004
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