Tank Assembly Problems of Hyundai Tiburon

The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline), there was a persistent strong smell of fuel. The contact removed the back seat to inspect the access port for the fuel tank and discovered a 4 inch fracture on the steel fuel tank. The contact reached out to the dealer to inform that NHTSA campaign number: 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline) had not been performed. The dealer declined to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 243,420.

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Fuel tank shut-off problem. Unable to refuel car more than . 5 gallon before shut-off valve closes. Problem started slowly and sporadically over 5-year period, and progressed to full-time. Also unable to determine when/if car is fully refueled, 100% of time when adding fuel. Eventually, tank becomes overfilled and gas is spilled nearly 100% of time. Online forums document literally hundreds of similar issues among other owners. Hyundai dealership acknowledges problem, however no recalls have been issued.

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Defective charcoal container makes fueling your car dangerous numerous shut offs gas spillage from tank.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. After fueling the fuel tank, the vehicle exhibits a no-start condition. He has to apply pressure onto the accelerator pedal to start the vehicle. However he smelled gasoline inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing . The failure was related to the fuel system. His vehicle was previously repaired according to recall campaign id numbers 04v178000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and 04v369000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). The recall remedy was insufficient and did not address the recall defect. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 82,000. The current mileage was 87,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found a leak in the fuel tank as determined by a pressure check. Hyundai was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.

Smelled gas fumes strongly upon fill-up for several days, check engine light. Took car in. Mechanic said recall #00v095002 was in effect on my vehicle. Took it to dealership to have them replace defective parts (tank & cap). Dealership only replaced cap but did not tell me at the time. Went to smog car next year and comes up with evaporative leak. Took back to dealership who told me "there is a huge leak on the top of your gas tank. " will not replace for free. Called manufacturer who said that dealership claims there was no leak at time of original inspection. Manufacturer said they are not under obligation to replace tank due to their claim that it was not cracked at the time of fuel cap replacement. Spoke with kasey at Hyundai on 9/22 at 2:15 pm. Recall notice clearly states that "tank must be replaced if cracked, regardless of vehicle's age or mileage. ".

Nhtsa recall 04v-178000. Fuel tank assembly valve/fmvss 301: consumer having a problem with dealer honoring this recall along with two other, they were unable to repair item at this time. Please provide further information concerning this issue.

Consumer is calling to report that vehicle has a fuel leak. Dealer has been contatced. Please provide further details.

The contact owns a 1997 Hyundai Tiburon. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have it repaired according to recall campaign id number 00v095002 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). There was not a remedy repair performed on the vehicle. After the inspection the "check engine" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions. The technician stated that there was an inspection performed under the prior recall, so the vehicle was denied a free remedy repair. The current mileage was 183,000.

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The clutch cannot be used properly due to design of floor mats. Makes the gears tight. Also, cover to fuel tank broke off when opened. The 1997 michelin x tires on front of vehicle broke off due to all lugs: nuts shearing off twice. Taking vehicle back to dealer.

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