Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #00V314002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V314002 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 751 affected units, HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: accent model vehicles equipped with 1.5 dohc engines. the evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. minor fuel tank distortion could 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 could notice a gasoline odor.

Corrective Action

Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If it is cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. a new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. however, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. this portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V314002

Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Report Received Date: 2000-12-18T00:00:00

Subject: Hyundai caribbean/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 751

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: accent model vehicles equipped with 1.5 dohc engines. the evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. minor fuel tank distortion could 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 could notice a gasoline odor.

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

Corrective Action: Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If it is cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. a new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. however, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. this portion of the campaign will begin after hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bkkx-v4ja-wsw7

NHTSA ID: 00V314002

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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