Sonata GLS V6-2.7L (2002)
Front Door Interior Handle: By Symptom
Recall 09V317000: Interior Door Handle Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Hyundai/Sonata 2002-2003
MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Caribbean-Puerto Rico
MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 05, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V317000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 82
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:
A sharp edge could lacerate or otherwise injure a vehicle occupant.
REMEDY:
Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during September 2009. Owners may contact
Hyundai of Puerto Rico at 787-999-3333.
NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 91B032. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
