2008 Hyundai Elantra recall: fuel pump
Hyundai Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 25, 2008. It covers about 65,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 65,000
- reported
- Aug 25, 2008
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 2008
- related complaints
- 45
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Hyundai is recalling 65,000 my 2008 elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
- Risk
- Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may contact hyundai at 1‑800‑633‑5151.
Recall number 08V429000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2008 2008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 45 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 08V429000
Is there a recall on the 2008 Hyundai Elantra fuel pump?
Yes. Recall 08V429000, reported on August 25, 2008, covers about 65,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V429000?
Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2008. Owners may 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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