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NHTSA Recall 06V317000: Storage (fuel system)

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 139 vehicles. It affects 2007 Hyundai Santa FE.

139
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2006
owners notified (August 17)
NHTSA campaign06V317000
Manufacturer campaign077
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE
Report receivedAugust 31, 2006
Owner notificationAugust 17, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the wall thickness of the right forward baffle of the fuel tank may be below specifications.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and, if necessary, replace them. All vehicles are either still at the manufacturing plant or in dealerships. No vehicles have been sold to consumers.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 077.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 06V317000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Santa FE2007

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.