*The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asserts that a fuel pump failure could result in loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash

Emmanuel Akosile | 绿帽献妻

Hyundai has issued a recall for 54,647 vehicles, stating the fuel pumps of the affected cars could fail, resulting in a loss of drive power

Commenting on the development the United States (US) industry regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that a fuel pump failure could result in loss of drive power.

According to NHTSA, the recall covers some 2019 through 2023 models of the Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N, agency report said.

The US highway traffic regulatory agency also explained that the fuel pumps in question could experience premature wearing in the fuel control valve, allowing excess fuel to enter the fuel pump and the air and fuel mixture can result in a reduction or loss of motive power at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.”

In connection with what consumers need to do in addressing the fault, the automobile manufacturer noted the owners of affected vehicles should receive a notification letter by mid-September.

It also stated that dealers would install an updated fuel control valve plunger design and revise engine ECM software logic.

In the meantime, NHTSA says owners should watch for “MIL illumination, lack of power, rough idle or misfire,” as signs of trouble.

To learn if a particular vehicle is included in the recall, go to the NHTSA recall page and enter the vehicle鈥檚 17-digit VIN or license plate number.