Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
The fuel pump in your 2008 Elantra is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In some cases, the pump's internal electrical contact may not be working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine might stall or hesitate while you're driving, which could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one – at no cost to you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO (HPR) IS RECALLING 347 MY 2008 ELANTRA VEHICLES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER, UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AS A RESULT, POOR ENGINE STARING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT AND LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HPR AT 1-800-981-0188.
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