# 1989 HYUNDAI HYUNDAI — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `37643` · 1996-02-14 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** HYUNDAI
- **Year:** 1989
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
## Narrative
EXHAUST GASES FLOWED BACKWARDS INTO SECONDARY AIR FILTER, CAUSING PLASTIC AIR FILTER CASE/HOSES TO MELT/FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL. *SD
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