Recall 00V095002: 1996–1997 Hyundai Elantra and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 21, 2000

Manufacturer

Hyundai caribbean-puerto rico

Potentially affected

7,111vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1996 Hyundai Elantra100 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Elantra115 complaints
• 1997 Hyundai Tiburon36 complaints