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2002 HYUNDAI Tiburon FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Safety Recalls

Critical #04V369000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank valve might not close properly, which could cause fuel to spill out if the vehicle rolls over.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel spills and there's an ignition source, it could catch fire, which could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will install an additional fuel tank valve at no cost to you, starting October 5, 2004.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
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Critical #04V178000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel tank valve might not close correctly, which could cause fuel spillage if it rolls over.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle rolls over and fuel spills, it could catch fire if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
You should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 to schedule a free repair, where a new valve will be installed to ensure the fuel tank valve closes properly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
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Other HYUNDAI Tiburon 2002 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls

Other HYUNDAI Tiburon Years

2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2003
9 recalls
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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