Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #00V095002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V095002 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 7,111 affected units, HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/FUEL TANKS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

Corrective Action

Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V095002

Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Report Received Date: 2000-07-21T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai caribbean/fuel tanks

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 7,111

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. if excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. a small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. the "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 00V095002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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