Recalls for 2004 Hyundai Elantra

5 recalls found.

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2004-08-02
Description
During an insurance institute for highway safety (iihs) offset frontal barrier impact test, it was determined that fuel tan damage could occur.  On certain passenger vehicles, a vapor tube hose clamp that is located near the fuel tank may not be positioned properly and could cause fuel leakage.

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

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the position of the vapor tube hose clamp ears and correctly position the clamp, if necessary.  The recall began on october 5, 2004.  Owners should contact hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

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).

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Posted on: 2004-05-10
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2005-10-17
Description
Certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system.  The occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult.  This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat.  If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.

Consequence
The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult.  The recall began on november 15, 2005.  Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

Notes
Hyundai pr recall no.  073.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.

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2005-09-13
Description
Certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag system.  The occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult.  This may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat.  If there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.

Consequence
The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.

Corrective Action
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult.  The recall began on october 31, 2005.  Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Notes
Hyundai recall no.  073.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.

DEFECT #5 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2003-08-29
Description
On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or is occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds, the passenger air bag is deactivated and will not deploy if a crash occurs.  However, the occupant classification sensor may incorrectly interpret that a seated adult is an infant seat and deactivate the passenger air bag if someone heavier than 56.4 pounds who is seated with one leg resting on the outboard or inboard edge of the seat; with legs spread; or positioned off-center toward the center console and with his or her arm leaning on the console.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the air bag may not deploy, possibly resulting in serious injury to the right front passenger.

Corrective Action
The occupant classification sensor will be reprogrammed.

Notes
Hyundai recallno.  062.all affected vehicles were delivered to enterprise rent-a-car and will not be placed in service until the recall repair work is complete.customer notification for this campaign is not necessary.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).