# 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `471177` · 2004-01-15 · 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:** EXCEL
- **Year:** 1994
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- **Miles at failure:** 80,000
## Narrative
FOR INSPECTION I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH DETERIORATED SEVERELY. THE COST WAS 175 DOLLARS. TODAY THE CAR BECAME A FIREBALL ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND EXPLODED!  THE FIREMAN STATED THE CAUSE WAS THE FUEL PUMP IN THE REAR OF THE CAR! I WAS ONLY RUNNING THE CAR AND WENT INSIDE TO GET SOMETHING & RETURNED TO A FIREBALL.  I TOTALLY LOST CAR IN FIRE!
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