Mar 26 2009
Auto Recalls: Hyundai, Elantra, 2008
Build Dates : November 05, 2007 - June 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V429000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20080915
Date Received by ODI: 20080825
Date Added to Databse: 20080825
Manufacturer’s Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 65000
Summary:
Hyundai is recalling 65,000 my 2008 Elantra vehicles with 2.0 liter beta engines. The fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact. This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.
Consequence:
Poor engine starting and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2008.