Recall 06V317000: Fuel Tank Inspection/Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Hyundai/Santa Fe 2007

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V317000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: August 25, 2006

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 139

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the wall thickness of the right forward baffle of the fuel tank may be below specifications.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and, if necessary, replace them. All vehicles are either still at the manufacturing plant or in dealerships. No vehicles have been sold to consumers.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 077. 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.