Recall - Canister Air Filter Replacement: Overview
Group: CAMPAIGN BULLETINSNumber: 01-01-004
Date: MARCH, 2001
Model: 1997-98 SONATA
Subject:
1997-98 SONATA CANISTER AIR INTAKE
REPLACEMENT AND FUEL TANK INSPECTION
CAMPAIGN 044
DESCRIPTION:
Some 1997 and 1998 SONATA vehicles may experience excessive vacuum formation in the fuel tank caused by contamination of the canister air filter. This may cause minor distortion of the fuel tank. After prolonged exposure to the excessive vacuum, a small crack may develop on the upper fuel tank.
A new canister air intake system has been made available to prevent this contamination condition. Inspect the fuel tank for cracking by using the following procedure and replace the canister air filter with the new canister air intake system.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
^ Sonata:
- 1997 Model Year: All models
- 1998 Model Year: 2.0 Liter DOHC Federal specification vehicles only.
^ Affected VIN:
2.0 Liter 1997 KMHCF_4F _ VU_ _ _ _ _ _..........(CA and Federal)
3.0 Liter 1997 KMHCF_4T _ VU_ _ _ _ _ _..........(CA and Federal)
2.0 Liter 1998 KMHCF_4F _ WU_ _ _ _ _ _..........(Federal Only)
PARTS REQUIRED:
1997 SONATA; 1998 2.0L Federal Spec Only:
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
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