After reports of engine came to light, the government has started an investigation pertaining to the 2007-2008 Hyundai Elantra compact cars.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a posting on its Web site that its introductory investigation involves about 167,000 Elantras. The NHTSA said it has received four reports of engine stalling because of problems with the vehicle’s fuel pump module.
Hyundai is said to be cooperating with the NHTSA on the issue and has issued a statement saying that it was too soon to issue any conclusions about a possible safety issue. U.S. sales of the Elantra grew more than 50% in June to nearly 14,500 vehicles for the month as consumers responded to rising gas prices.
One Elantra owner said the car stalled in the fast lane of a three lane highway and caused a crash involving three cars that resulted in one injury. Three of the four reports involved vehicles with only 600 miles or less.
Whether or not there is a problem with the 2007-2008 Elantra remains to be seen, but this investigation is certainly something to keep an eye on. For more information, you can drop down to your local Hyundai dealer or check out their website for more information regarding this issue.
