2003 Hyundai Tiburon

Recall:

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V178

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 03V257

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 02V044

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 02V290

Potential Number of Units Affected: 263,968

Potential Number of Units Affected: 312,292

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,382

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,174

Summary: Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel may spill. Spilled fuel in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Summary: On certain passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the rear brake tubes pass behind the front suspension crossmember. Two steering gearbox mounting brackets are welded to the crossmember. On vehicles equipped with an antilock brake system (ABS), the rear brake tubes could contact both steering gearbox mounting brackets. On vehicles that are not equipped with ABS, the rear brake tubes may contact only the left mounting bracket. Contact between the rear brake tubes and the steering brackets could cause wear and corrosion that could result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage could result in reduced braking capability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver seat belt buckle wiring could be damaged by interference with the driver seat cushion height adjuster mechanism. Damaged wiring could cause the seat belt warning lamp or the air bag wiring lamp to illuminate. It could also cause the air bag to open, preventing air bag deployment. Nondeployment of an air bag could increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.

Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the left lower instrument panel bracket was not installed. If this bracket has not been installed, there may be an increased likelihood of injury, or increased severity of injury, in a frontal crash.

Remedy: Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during May or June 2004. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake tubes so they do not contact the mounting brackets, install brake tube clips to control the location of the rear brake tubes, and apply anti-corrosion material to the tubes in the areas where contact with the mounting brackets may have occurred. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during the third quarter of 2003. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new driver seat belt buckle, if necessary, and will place a protective cover over the driver seat belt buckle wiring to prevent damage from occurring. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during January 2003. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the bracket has been installed. If the bracket has not been installed, the dealer will install the left lower instrument panel bracket. The manufacturer reported that owner notification was expected to begin during April 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Dates of Manufacture: October 2001 - November 2002

Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 - March 2002

Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 - February 2003

Dates of Manufacture: October 2001 - January 2002

Manufacturer Recall No.: 066

Manufacturer Recall No.: 056

Manufacturer Recall No.: 050

Manufacturer Recall No.: 061

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