Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico | NHTSA Recall #09V317000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V317000 by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico. Includes 82 affected units, CHROMIUM PLATED DOOR INSIDE HANDLE REPAIR, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hyundai is recalling 82 model year 2002-2003 sonata vehicles. repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plating. If the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. the worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-787-999-3333.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V317000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico

Report Received Date: 2009-08-07T00:00:00

Subject: Chromium plated door inside handle repair

Component: Latches/locks/linkages

Potentially Affected Units: 82

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 91B032

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai is recalling 82 model year 2002-2003 sonata vehicles. repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plating. If the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. the worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge.

Consequence Summary: A sharp edge could lacerate or otherwise injure a vehicle occupant.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-787-999-3333.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V317000

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