NHTSA Recall # | 129701 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V934000 |
MFG Compaign # | 180 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | ENGINE |
Date of notification | 01/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/12/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/05/14 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/12/18 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 150730 |
Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2013-2014 santa fe sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15v-568 and 17v-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe. |
Consequence summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 1, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |