Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Tiburon, XG350 (2002-2003): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 04V178000 · Apr 9, 2004 · Hyundai Motor Company
263,968
vehicles affected
263,968
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V178000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2004
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Units affected
- 263,968
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Storage > Tank assembly
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 8 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V178000?
4 models: Hyundai Elantra (2002-2003), Hyundai Sonata (2002-2003), Hyundai Tiburon (2002-2003) and 1 more, about 263,968 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V178000?
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.
What can happen?
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.