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NHTSA Recall 04V369000: Storage (fuel system)

HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 919 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Hyundai Elantra.

919
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2004
owners notified (October 5)
NHTSA campaign04V369000
Manufacturer campaign066
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE
Report receivedJuly 26, 2004
Owner notificationOctober 5, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 066. 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 04V369000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Elantra2002, 2003
Hyundai Sonata2002, 2003
Hyundai Tiburon2002, 2003
Hyundai XG3502002, 2003

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.