NHTSA recall 93V-192 (93V192000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported November 23, 1993 - about 257,001 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V192000
Also written as: 93V-192
Reported: November 23, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~257,001
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-192 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Excel - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

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.