Recalls for 1997 Hyundai Elantra

3 recalls found.

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DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2000-08-24
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.  The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle.  If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result.  A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface.  The check engine light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

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

Corrective Action
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked.  If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

Notes
Owner notification began september 18, 2000.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-981-0452.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:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2000-03-29
Description
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The evaporative emission control systems can apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. If excessive vacuum is applied, minor fuel tank distortion can result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The check engine light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver may notice a gasoline odor.

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

Corrective Action
Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If the fuel tank has cracked, it will be replaced.

Notes
Owner notification began april 28, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Posted on: 1997-03-03
Description
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

Consequence
This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin march 18, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-829-9956.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.