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> Major Elantra Recall, 65,000 Elantra's Recalled
jackBryant
post Aug 27 2008, 11:57 AM
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Found out my car has been recalled, along with 64,999 others:
Elantra Recall

Thought I'd pass it along to anyone else that might be interested.
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post Aug 27 2008, 04:47 PM
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More info, including NHTSA information:

According to NHTSA:

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Make / Models :          Model/Build Years:     
    HYUNDAI / ELANTRA      2008

Recall Number:  08V429000 
Summary: 
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 65,000 MY 2008 ELANTRA WITH 2.0 LITER BETA ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP MOTOR MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER UNIFORM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SURFACE CONTACT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO PRODUCE LESS PUMPING PRESSURE THAN REQUIRED TO SUPPLY THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. 
Consequence: 
POOR ENGINE STARTING AND HESITATION MAY RESULT. OTHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES MAY ALSO RESULT INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. 
Remedy: 
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SUBASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151. 
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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.


I found this by going to NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and then plugging in Vehicle > 2008 > HYUNDAI > ELANTRA > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP in the drop-down menus.
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post Aug 29 2008, 12:19 AM
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I will have to call about this, weak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is beta both the ca and non ca version? so my 2008 is most certainly involved?

How long will they need my car?
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post Aug 30 2008, 08:39 AM
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I'm not exactly sure which cars are involved as far as version, but I can tell you that I had my fuel pump replaced this past monday since I inquired about it after I read people complaining online. The technician at my dealership told me it took approx 2 hours to do, but I would plan on not having the car all day to be sure. Thats what happened to me.
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post Aug 30 2008, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(rk6781 @ Aug 30 2008, 08:39 AM)
I'm not exactly sure which cars are involved as far as version, but I can tell you that I had my fuel pump replaced this past monday since I inquired about it after I read people complaining online.  The technician at my dealership told me it took approx 2 hours to do, but I would plan on not having the car all day to be sure.  Thats what happened to me.
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ok thanks for the info
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post Aug 30 2008, 02:54 PM
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This is not that big of a deal, once the technician gets your car, it should take them a maximum of 30 minutes to do this repair. All dealerships have been sent enough of the new pumps to cover the Elantras they have in stock (on the lot), so make sure to call before you bring your car in to verify they have one available for your car (provided your car is included in the recall). Any time over and above the 30 minutes will be due to other cars in the shop before yours and the time it takes to do the paperwork.
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post Aug 30 2008, 08:05 PM
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QUOTE(LilBean @ Aug 30 2008, 02:54 PM)
This is not that big of a deal, once the technician gets your car, it should take them a maximum of 30 minutes to do this repair.  All dealerships have been sent enough of the new pumps to cover the Elantras they have in stock (on the lot), so make sure to call before you bring your car in to verify they have one available for your car (provided your car is included in the recall).  Any time over and above the 30 minutes will be due to other cars in the shop before yours and the time it takes to do the paperwork.
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I contacted the service dept of the dealer I recently bought my car at, 2008 CA emission(does this matter?)elantra gls, and he was like if your car is affected, wait for Hyundai to send a letter, then I asked if they have done a lot of these, he said no.

What should we do, where does it show my build date?

thanks.
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post Aug 30 2008, 08:30 PM
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I was not aware that they were sending the letter... ANY time you bring your car to the dealer for service, they are supposed to run your VIN through Hyundai's vehicle information system to check for open recalls and other such things. This will show if your car is part of the recall or not.

We had Hyundai send us all of the affected VIN numbers for the cars we have sold at our dealership, and we are being proactive and calling our customers to schedule the repair, instead of waiting for them to get letters or whatever. Your dealership sounds as if they don't have a clue...

If you PM me your VIN, I can run it for you and let you know if yours is included in the recall.
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post Aug 30 2008, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(LilBean @ Aug 30 2008, 08:30 PM)
I was not aware that they were sending the letter... ANY time you bring your car to the dealer for service, they are supposed to run your VIN through Hyundai's vehicle information system to check for open recalls and other such things.  This will show if your car is part of the recall or not. 

We had Hyundai send us all of the affected VIN numbers for the cars we have sold at our dealership, and we are being proactive and calling our customers to schedule the repair, instead of waiting for them to get letters or whatever.  Your dealership sounds as if they don't have a clue...

If you PM me your VIN, I can run it for you and let you know if yours is included in the recall.
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PM sent, thank you.
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post Sep 6 2008, 12:37 PM
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Hi Hyundai forums...I'm a newbe. My first non north american vehicle. Now looks like a recall. I have a Black GL SPORT. It was born on June 5 /08 and it looks like i'm in the recall window. It looks like June 28th is the cut off line.

I call the dealer (Canada) and they just heard of it. He said to wait. We don't have E85 fuel up here, so I don't know if it will be such a bigdeal here in Canada.

Other than that I have 1700 kms. on the car and I love it.
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post Sep 6 2008, 10:39 PM
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I got this done the day after I read about the bulletin, and my dealer did it under an hour. It took about fifteen minutes for them to bring my car in, and then it was another half an hour. And that includes them adjusting the doors to add the speed lock feature.
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post Sep 8 2008, 09:28 PM
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If you're picking up a new Elantra off the dealers lot, theyre supposed to fix the pump (or any other open recalls) before you take possession. The easy way to find out if you're affected is to call HYUNDAI direct...its painless..800-633-5151..follow the prompts...eventually you'll get to a human who'll run your VIN, and tell you if you're affected...I suspect that tons of Hyundai owners are having all kinds of difficulties because of a faulty fuel pump, and havent got a clue...
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post Sep 10 2008, 01:47 PM
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My dealer did the oil change and the recall in under an hour.
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post Sep 12 2008, 07:29 PM
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Hi everyone, this is for the Canadian Elantra fans, like me.

[SIZE=7]Transport Canada recall #2008302[/SIZE]8498 units affected with the faulty fuel pump problem. Campaign Code R0055
They state to contact Hyundai Canada for more info. I just e-mailed them with my VIN number. so i'll hear from they on Monday, I hope.


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post Sep 18 2008, 03:33 PM
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They replaced my fuel pump yesterday when I took it in to get the spoiler.
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post Sep 20 2008, 11:24 AM
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I got mine changed yesterday, under one hour as well.

BUTTTTTTTTTT

They friggin put a little door ding and tiny scrach in the ding on my door!!!!!!!!!!

They should have to fix this ding, correct. kind of upsets me that no one takes care anymore.
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post Sep 23 2008, 11:27 AM
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I got mine replaced a week ago. Took more than an hour, including waiting in service queue. I noticed the cost of the service is $130 something. That's gonna be billed to HMA, of course. 65,000 times 130 is like millions. I wonder if the pump manufacturer gonna eat some of that.
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Well got a reply from hyundai, they said to wait for the "The Letter". That p*** me off, so I wrote back to them and said all I want to know if I'm in the recall. Told them what i thought of the form letter like all the north american built vehicles gave me in the past with recall notices.

Got a phone message a few days later to call them. So I did. They told me I was in the recall and to go to any dealer to have the work done............. will have to wait a week to get the car in Grrrr :rant2: :rant2:
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I got my letter yesterday, but glad I went in before hand to get it done because now everyone is going to go in and the dealers may have issues with keeping the sub assembly in stock.