NHTSA recall 04V-369 (04V369000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported July 26, 2004 - about 919 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V369000
Also written as: 04V-369
Manufacturer number: 066
Reported: July 26, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~919
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-369 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Hyundai Elantra - 2002, 2003

Hyundai Sonata - 2002, 2003

Hyundai Tiburon - 2002, 2003

Hyundai XG350 - 2002, 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.