2004 Hyundai Elantra recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 3, 2004. It covers about 44,530 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 44,530
- reported
- May 3, 2004
- owners notified
- May 24, 2004
- related complaints
- 4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test on certain passenger vehicles, fuel spillage occurred as a result of fuel tank damage caused by contact between a vapor tube hose clamp ear and the fuel tank. The vapor tube hose clamp ear was found to be mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, damage to the vehicle could cause the mispositioned clamp to puncture the fuel tank causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. Owner notification began on may 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 04V208000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 04V208000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Hyundai Elantra hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 04V208000, reported on May 3, 2004, covers about 44,530 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V208000?
Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. Owner notification began on may 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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