NHTSA Recall 93V192000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V192000; Date: Nov. 23, 1993
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Hyundai Excel; 1991 Hyundai Excel; 1992 Hyundai Excel; 1993 Hyundai Excel; 1994 Hyundai Excel
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 257,001
Recall Summary:
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity. " the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
How to Fix:
Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301. Vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Hyundai service center at 1-313-747-6600. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 11, 1994
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