Make : HYUNDAI | Model : SONATA | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20011001 - 20021109 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V369000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041005 | Date Received by ODI: 20040726 | Date Added to Database: 20040802 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 066 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 919 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |