Hyundai Elantra 1997

• Recall 5391 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  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.
  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.
  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).

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• Recall 13260 [USA]: 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.
  The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
  dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.
  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.

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• Recall 2000063 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, if excessive vacuum is applied to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle, fuel tank distortion may result. After repeated exposure to the excessive vacuum, a stress crack may develop on the upper tank surface. This could result in fuel vapours or fuel escaping from the fuel tank. Correction: fuel cap will be replaced with one that is vented so as not to allow excessive fuel tank vacuum. Fuel tanks will be inspected for cracking and replaced if necessary.

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• Recall 1997045 [Canada]: Visual system
  The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts may be contaminated with soldering flux. This contamination could interfere with the electrical circuit continuity and prevent the wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather which may in turn result in a vehicle crash. Correction: contaminants will be removed from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

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• Fuel cap replacement campaign 36 investigation # SQ00003

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Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. The contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture/crack in the fuel tank that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired on january 5, 2000 per nhtsa action number: sq00003 (fuel cap replacement); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was also serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 00v095002 or 00v095001 (fuel system). The contact mentioned that the check engine indicator remained illuminated over the past four years. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While operating the vehicle the check engine indicator illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The contact also discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 00v095002 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 189,000. Updated 04/18/17 *lj *tr

Traveling west on adam shepherds pkwy, i had a green light, lady opposite side turned left in front of me, resulted in collision. Her fault. Witnesses said she hesitated but went anyway. She was supposed to yield. I could of been killed! My front dual air bags didn't deploy. I can hardly move my right arm, my back, my neck my chest hurts. I was taken then to norton's emergency room . I can't sit or lay down or stand too long. Can't hold on to anything. Very sore, strained muscles and bruising of muscles.

Hyundai charged for recall - did not perform recall. Car still not fixed. Hyundai still has the money. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was a fracture on the top of the fuel tank on the passenger side. The contact replaced the fuel tank. The failure occurred a second time after the repair. The fuel tank was fractured in the same location. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), that may related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the recall, but the original part would have to be available in order for the repair to be performed. The contact did not save the original part. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the check engine light has been working intermittently for over five months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by a fuel tank leak. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v095001 (fuel system, gasoline storage: tank). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000 and current mileage was 137,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While depressing the brake pedal at 40 mph, the driver's seat slid forward. The failure caused the contact's lower body to become jammed underneath the steering wheel, which also caused him to rear end the preceding vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed. He did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure and it has not been diagnosed by the dealer. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 124,015. Updated 07/29/08 *bf the consumer suffered neck and back injuries, but did not seek medical treatment. Updated 07/29/08

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and he discovered a crack in the upper fuel tank surface. The vehicle was under a recall in 2000, however, the dealer found nothing wrong at that time. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was inspected in 2000, he is no longer on the recall list. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 101,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/03/07 *tr

My 1997 hyundai/elantra gls has a cracked exhaust manifold that was detected by my husband, the car has 98,600. Miles and out of warrant,but it has to be fixed. It could be a health problem if you are traveling long distances, and do not know the manifold is cracked. We travel a lot of miles ,now my husband knows why he was so exhausted last trip. We just want someone to know this. *nm

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0717 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal
• P0722 [2] Output Speed Sensor No Signal
• P0740 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Malfunction
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0742 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stock On
• P0743 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical
• P0745 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Malfunction
• P0747 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Stuck On
• P0748 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical
• P0750 [1] Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
• P0752 [1] Shift Solenoid A Stuck On
• P0753 [1] Shift Solenoid A Electrical
• P0755 [1] Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
• P0757 [1] Shift Solenoid B Stuck On
• P0758 [1] Shift Solenoid B Electrical
• P0760 [1] Shift Solenoid C Malfunction
• P0765 [1] Shift Solenoid D Malfunction
• P1613 [1] Internal ECM Malfunction