Sonata GLS V6-2.7L (2002)
Front Door Interior Handle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 09V171000: Interior Door Handle Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Hyundai/Sonata 2002-2003
MANUFACTURER: Hyundai-KIA America Technical Center Inc.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: May 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V171000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08071
COMPONENT: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 91202
SUMMARY:
Hyundai is recalling 91,202 M/Y 2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate. 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:
This may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle.
REMEDY:
Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners may contact
Hyundai Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151.
NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 093. 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.