Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V694000 Reported December 29, 2008

Fuel pump motor

Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico · Fuel System, Gasoline · 347 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V694000
Manufacturer Campaign
086
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
347
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 29, 2008

Defect Summary

Hyundai de puerto rico (hpr) is recalling 347 my 2008 elantra vehicles. 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.

Safety Consequence

As a result, poor engine staring and hesitation may result. other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly. the recall began on february 9, 2009. owners may contact hpr at 1-800-981-0188.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference recall ID 08V694000 or campaign 086.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V694000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V694000?

NHTSA recall 08V694000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on December 29, 2008. It addresses: Fuel pump motor. The recall affects approximately 347 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V694000 or the manufacturer campaign number 086. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.