1998 Hyundai Accent Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Hyundai Accent. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V314001Oct 2, 200066,086 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Hyundai Accent 1998, Sonata 1997–1998, Accent GT 1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: accent gt model vehicles equipped with dohc engines manufactured from december 19, 1996 through june 30, 1997; 1998 accent model vehicles manufactured from may 6, 1997 through june 25, 1998; 1997 sonata vehicles manufactured from august 1, 1996 through july 9, 1997 and 1998 sonata vehicles produced from july 9, 1997 through april 24, 1998. The evaporative emission control systems may apply…

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

  Remedy: 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…

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NHTSA investigations

• RQ00017Fuel tank crackingClosed · Sep 16, 2000

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