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NHTSA Recall 93V192000: Fuel system, gasoline

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 257,001 vehicles. It affects 1990–1994 Hyundai Excel.

257,001
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
1994
owners notified (May 11)
NHTSA campaign93V192000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report receivedNovember 23, 1993
Owner notificationMay 11, 1994
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Safety risk

In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can resultin a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Remedy

Hyundai has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of FMVSS 301.

Notes

System: fuel; fuel systems; FMVSS 301.vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact hyundai service center at 1-313-747-6600. Also, please contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 93V192000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Excel1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

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.