NHTSA Recall # | 62643 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 04V178000 |
MFG Compaign # | 066 |
Manufacturer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | TIBURON |
Model Year | 2003 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Date of notification | 30/06/04 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/01 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/11/02 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/04/04 |
Report created | 20/04/04 |
Regulation part number | 571 |
FMV safety standard number | 301 |
Estimated number of affected units | 263968 |
Defect summary | Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur. |
Consequence summary | Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on june 30, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. |
Recall notes | Hyundai recall no. 066. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |