NHTSA Recall 04V208000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 44,530 vehicles. It affects 2004 Hyundai Elantra.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 067 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | May 3, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test on certain passenger vehicles, fuel spillage occurred as a result of fuel tank damage caused by contact between a vapor tube hose clamp ear and the fuel tank. The vapor tube hose clamp ear was found to be mispositioned and facing toward the fuel tank.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, damage to the vehicle could cause the mispositioned clamp to puncture the fuel tank causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp and correctly position the clamp, if necessary. Owner notification began on may 24, 2004. Owners should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 067.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V208000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.