Hyundai recalls 65,000 Elantras in U.S. to replace fuel pump

Bloomberg News

Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest automaker, is recalling 65,000 Elantra sedans in the U.S. to replace a fuel pump that may lose pressure and degrade the engine's performance.
The voluntary recall affects 2008 model-year Elantras with a 2.0-liter Beta engine, according to a letter from the Seoul-based automaker posted on the Web site of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Some fuel pumps installed between Nov. 5 and June 28 may lose pumping pressure as gasoline with ethanol contributes to a buildup of film on the units' electrical contacts, Hyundai said. The flaw may lead to poor starting or engine hesitation, according to the letter.

Miles Johnson, a spokesman for Hyundai at its U.S. headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, didn't immediately return a voice-mail message left before regular business hours. Hyundai said it was unaware of any injuries related to the recall.

Hyundai Motor To Recall 65,000 Elantras For Fuel Pump Problem In U.S.

SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co. South Korea's top automaker, plans to recall about 65,000 units of the Elantra in the United States to fix a defect in the compact car's fuel pump, a company official said on today.
The recall covers 2008 model year Elantras with 2.0-liter engines that were produced between Nov. 5, 2007 and June 28, 2008, the official said, asking not to be identified. ... story Published: Aug 28 12:01 am U.S. Eastern time [REG]
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