The National Highway Transportation Saftey Advisory Board (NHTSA) said on its Web site today that it has opened a preliminary investigation (action number PE08044) into complaints of engine stalling in low-mileage 2007-08 Hyundai Elantras.

The agency has received complaints, including one reported crash with an injury. Fuel pump module failure is the suspected cause. About 167,000 Hundai Elantras are currently on the road.