Vehicle recall 90V037000 · February 21, 1990
1989-1990 Hyundai Sonata
The spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.
- Consequence
- Fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses.
- Notes
- System: engine cooling hose clamp.vehicle description: passenger cars with 2.4L engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V037000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 1990
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- February 26, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 43,590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Sonata (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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