Vehicle recall 08V694000 · December 29, 2008
2008 Hyundai Elantra
The fuel pump motor may not have the proper, uniform internal electrical surface contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai de puerto rico (hpr) is recalling 347 my 2008 elantra vehicles. 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
- As a result, poor engine staring and hesitation may result. Other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the vehicle's fuel pump subassembly. The recall began on February 9, 2009. Owners may contact hpr at 1-800-981-0188.
- Notes
- Hpr recall no. 086.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V694000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 2008
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Manufacturer campaign
- 086
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 347
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Elantra (2008): 2008
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