Fuel tube installation: CPC engages Hyundai dealers



Consumer Protection Council (CPC) is set to engage appointed Hyundai dealers in Nigeria following the  inspection of  fuel tube installation of approximately 100,000 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles whose engines were replaced under two previous recalls. 


The council, in a press statement signed by the Director General, Babatunde Irukera, yesterday in Abuja called on Nigerians who purchased, owns or currently drives any of these specific Hyundai models, with the re-installed parts, to immediately contact the Council by sending an e-mail to [email protected]


The DG said this is in pursuant to sections 2(b) and 2(c) of the Consumer Protection Council Act (CPCA).
He said the e-mail should include the specific model, year, and version of the car, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and information about compliance with previous recalls. 


“The e-mail should also include the name, telephone number and any other contact information for the owner or driver of the vehicle. The subject of the e-mail should be Hyundai 2019 Recall”.

On Jan. 16, 2019, the Hyundai Motor Company in the United States announced a further recall to inspect the fuel tube installation of approximately 100,000 2011-2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2013-2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport vehicles whose engines were replaced under two previous recalls. 


The recall is to inspect and confirm proper re-installation of the fuel tube to the high-pressure fuel pump.
 The Company also seeks to update its engine monitoring technology with a new device known as a knock sensor detection system.


Although the recall originated in North America, it is not inconceivable that some of the vehicles affected ended up in the Nigerian market, either primarily or secondarily. 

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