| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005029620 | Incident Date: Jul, 18 2005 |
| Consumer's City: AZUSA | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Hyundai Motor America |
| Model Name: ELANTRA | Model Year: 2002 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: KMHDN45D12U | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jul, 19 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 19 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: (1) events leading up to the failure fuel tank was filled at local station the afternoon of 7/18/05. temperature was 102 f. (2) failure and its consequences, and car was at work between 7 am and 3 pm on 7/19/05 where it sat all day in the parking lot of my work location. temperature was 107 f. i noticed the back left rear corner leaking fuel at a fast drip rate. it appeared the fuel had been dripping for some time since the spill was around 1 foot in diameter. car was taken to local dealership after leak noticed. (3) what was done to correct the failure; i.e, parts repaired or replaced (and if old part is available) dealership told me the tank was overfilled and fuel had flooded a chorcoal canister that filters emissions from the gasoline. the canister required replacement. the tank had not been overfilled the day prior since the nozzle was left with the trigger locked back and clicked off when tank was full. i have used the same station and refill station for months now and this has never been an issue before. |
