Hyundai Buyers Guide
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Crash Test Data for 1998 Hyundai
| Hyundai Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 1998 Accent |  |  | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 1998 Elantra | | | |  | Not Tested |
| 1998 Sonata | | | |  | Not Tested |
Service Bulletins for 1998 Hyundai
| 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT | |
|---|---|
| Bulletin Number: 0101001 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO DECREASE THE VACUUM IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01400061 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 01-JAN-01 | |
| ON SOME VEHICLES' EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0236029 | |
| OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240010 | |
| SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240012 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0290009 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340007 | |
| ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340022 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 042 | |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (RECALL CAMPAIGN) INVOLVING FUEL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT AND FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK INSPECTION. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0640019 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: 0804 | |
| REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM | |
| Bulletin Number: 135 | |
| OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 151 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97090150006 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE-IN ALIGNMENT CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 97100180001 | |
| SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION ON WINDOW ADJUSTMENT. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9809006 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9820002 | |
| EXPERIENCING A TICKING/COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER CONDITION. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9830001 | |
| DESCRIPTIONS OF THE NEW FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR LOCATION FOR VEHICLES. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9840013 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9880003 | |
| SUBJECT ON REAR HATCH LATCH CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9890001 | |
| INFORMATION DESCRIBING A HATCH AJAR WARNING LAMP WHICH HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9936010 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940002 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940004 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI ELANTRA | |
| Bulletin Number: 0040005 | |
| SOME TRANSAXLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 05/15/99 MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK IN THE BELLHOUSING BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0040007 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES - NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01400061 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0236028 | |
| OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240010 | |
| SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240012 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240016 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0250002 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0290009 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340007 | |
| ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340022 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0540018 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 135 | |
| OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 151 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 5NP-S9D9P-10 | |
| THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). | |
| Bulletin Number: 9804-9880006 | |
| AN OUTSIDE RELEASE HANDLE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE REAR HATCH OF 1998 WAGON. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9807-9820004 | |
| SPECIFICATIONS ON CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9807-9820005 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9809002 | |
| REMOVAL PROCEDURES ON HDS CABLE CONNECTOR COVER-END. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9809006 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9820001 | |
| A PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9840007 | |
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9840013 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9850002 | |
| SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9890005 | |
| SUBJECT ON AIRBAG REPAIR KIT PART NUMBERS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9897001 | |
| ROUTING PROCEDURE ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9936010 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940002 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940004 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940008 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9980002 | |
| PROCEDURES ON REPLACING DAMAGED DRIP RAIL WEATHERSTRIP. *TT | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI | |
| Bulletin Number: 970801400251 | |
| DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES ON PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSIS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9804-9836002 | |
| MANUAL CORRECTION ON ENGINE FAULT CODE DIAGNOSTIC. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9804-9836003 | |
| MANUAL UPDATE ON 1997 FAULT CODE DIAGNSOTIC. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98-30-002 | |
| DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR ENHANCED EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9836001 | |
| DIAGNOSIS ON FUEL TRIM CODE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98360061 | |
| SUBJECT ON ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR DIAGNOSIS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9909010 | |
| INFORMATION DESCRIBING AN AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940010 | |
| SUBJECT PERTAINS TO A SUMMARY LIST OF MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES (TCM). *TT | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI SONATA | |
| Bulletin Number: 0236030 | |
| OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0290009 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0636006 | |
| EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS. *KB | |
| Bulletin Number: 117 | |
| INFORMATION ON EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION. *SLC | |
| Bulletin Number: 133 | |
| PRE-CONDITIONS FOR READINESS MONITORS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 5NP-S9D9P-10 | |
| THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). | |
| Bulletin Number: 97100120012 | |
| SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION ON CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 97110120014 | |
| PROVIDED PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9806-9836004 | |
| SHOP MANUAL ON DOHC SPARK PLUG WIRE ROUTING. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9830004 | |
| SUBJECT ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CODES DIAGNOSIS ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9836009 | |
| INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CONFIGURATION. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9840003 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFT. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9850002 | |
| SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9880005 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WIND NOISE IN THE AREA AROUND THE RIGHT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9880007 | |
| INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ON WOOD INTERIOR TRIM. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9890005 | |
| SUBJECT ON AIRBAG REPAIR KIT PART NUMBERS. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: TSB-11-BR-002 | |
| HYUNDAI: ALL SONATA HYBRIDS. BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE. *RM | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI TIBURON | |
| Bulletin Number: 0040005 | |
| SOME TRANSAXLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO 05/15/99 MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK IN THE BELLHOUSING BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0101006 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING TIBURON SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE STOPPER. *YD | |
| Bulletin Number: 010101 | |
| INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 01400061 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0236028 | |
| OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240010 | |
| SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240012 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0240016 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OIL LEAKING FROM OIL PAN GASKET. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0250002 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER RATTLE NOISE REPAIR KIT. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0290003 | |
| INFORMATION ON RHEOSTAT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *YH | |
| Bulletin Number: 0290009 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340007 | |
| ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ | |
| Bulletin Number: 0340022 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0540018 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 0804 | |
| REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM | |
| Bulletin Number: 135 | |
| OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC | |
| Bulletin Number: 151 | |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 97080190013 | |
| INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES ON PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9806-9880008 | |
| SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR TIBURON SHARK SPOILER BRAKE LAMP WIRING. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9807-9880009 | |
| CORROSION MAY FORM AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SUNROOF LID PANEL LIP DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE WEATHERSTRIP AGAINST THE SUNROOF LID PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9809006 | |
| INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9820001 | |
| A PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98400061 | |
| VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE DTC P0748 STORED IN MEMORY IN THE TCM. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9840007 | |
| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9850002 | |
| SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9880002 | |
| SUBJECT ON REAR STRUT AND TRIM PANEL CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 98800021 | |
| BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING HATCH GAS STRUT AND TRIM PANEL CHANGE. *AK | |
| Bulletin Number: 9880003 | |
| SUBJECT ON REAR HATCH LATCH CHANGE. *YC | |
| Bulletin Number: 9936010 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940002 | |
| VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940004 | |
| SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT | |
| Bulletin Number: 9940008 | |
| SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL LEAK BEHIND THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *TT | |
Recalls for 1998 Hyundai
| 1998 HYUNDAI ACCENT | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer: | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/06/1997 - 06/25/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 66086 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD 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 COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR. Consequence:FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE. | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI SONATA | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer: | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 07/09/1997 - 04/24/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 66086 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT GT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; 1998 ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 6, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 25, 1998; 1997 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 1996 THROUGH JULY 9, 1997 AND 1998 SONATA VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JULY 9, 1997 THROUGH APRIL 24, 1998. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD 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 COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR. Consequence:FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE. | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI TIBURON | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Manufacturer: | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/01/1996 - 08/28/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 42782 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY THROUGH THE D-RING GUIDES MOUNTED ON THE BODY PILLARS AFT OF THE DOORS. IF THE SEAT BELTS DO NOT EXTEND AND RETRACT SMOOTHLY, THEY MAY TWIST IN THE D-RING GUIDES AND MAKE IT INCONVENIENT TO EXTEND AND RETRACT THE SEAT BELTS. Consequence:IF THE SEAT BELTS ARE INCONVENIENT TO USE, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE INCLINED TO WEAR THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Action:DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STOPPER OVER EACH FRONT SEAT BELT D-RING GUIDE TO ASSIST THE SEAT BELT TO SMOOTHLY EXTEND AND RETRACT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. 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. | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN ACCENT | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer: | HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO |
| Manufacture Dates: | 07/01/1997 - 07/31/1998 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 751 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ACCENT MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 DOHC ENGINES. THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. MINOR FUEL TANK DISTORTION COULD 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 COULD NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR. Consequence:FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. Action:DEALERS WILL PRESSURE CHECK THE VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS CRACKED. IF IT IS CRACKED, A NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP THAT DECREASES THE AMOUNT OF VACUUM INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED. NOTE: THE 1997-1998 SONATA FUEL TANKS HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED CRACKING. HOWEVER, AT THIS TIME, THE CAUSE FOR THE CRACKING HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. THIS PORTION OF THE CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN AFTER HYUNDAI HAS DETERMINED THE CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE. | |
| 1998 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILER VAN | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Manufacturer: | HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD |
| Manufacture Dates: | 10/01/1996 - 12/31/2000 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 2860 |
Defect Description:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 53' DRY FREIGHT TRAILER VANS EQUIPPED WITH LASCO TRANSLUCENT FIBERGLASS ROOFS. THE ROOF PANELS CAN BECOME WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY DETACHED DURING OPERATION AND THE TRAILER BODIES COULD PARTIALLY COLLAPSE. Consequence:CONTINUED OPERATION OF A TRAILER WITH A ROOF HOLE, CRACK, TEAR, OR SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A ROOF FAILURE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, INJURY TO ITS OPERATOR, AND POSSIBLE INJURY AND DAMAGE TO ADJACENT VEHICLES AND THEIR PASSENGERS. Action:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LASCO FRPS WITH KEMLITE FRPS OR ALUMINUM PANELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 2001. 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 TRANSLEAD AT 1-819-574-1500. | |
