NHTSA recall 08V-694 (08V694000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported December 29, 2008 - about 347 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 08V694000
- Also written as
- 08V-694
- Manufacturer number
- 086
- Reported
- December 29, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- ~347
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
AS A RESULT, POOR ENGINE STARING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 08V-694 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.