Fax from congressman dent on behalf of constituent who is requesting assistance in registering a complaint against Hyundai. The check engine light illuminated and a loud noise was heard. The exhaust manifold was replaced due to it being cracked. (the consumer who wrote in, works for the dealership that sold the consumer the vehicle. The dealership didn't charge the consumer for the repairs, however the dealership is requesting reimbursement from Hyundai)

- Allentown, PA, USA

Recall notice for 2000 Hyundai Elantra. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for possible cracks in the manifold. It was inspected and the repairs were completed. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the consumer was informed the manifold was cracked and had to be replaced along with the attached catalytic converter.

- Southington, CT, USA

I thought my muffler had a hole in it so I took to a shop and they told me there was nothing wrong with my muffler. To another shop and told I have a cracked manifold. I think it's absurd that a 2000 model car could go through 2 manilfolds in 7 1/2 years. Was at the dealership on 10/09/03 reporting the exhaust system was noisy. Was told it was not muffler but was a cracked manifold. Luckily it was repaired under warranty. That was less than 5 years ago. Sounds like a big problem to me. I can understand one manifold getting cracked...but two in less than 4 1/2 years. This car is driven less than six miles round trip to work a day. It's not like I'm out tearing up the town all the time in the car.

- Louisville, KY, USA