Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #04V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V208000 by Hyundai Motor America. Includes 44,530 affected units, HYUNDAI/VAPOR TUBE HOSE CLAMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V208000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2004-05-03T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai/vapor tube hose clamp

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 44,530

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 067

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4cys-rtnv_qytr

NHTSA ID: 04V208000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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