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1990 Hyundai Sonata recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Hyundai Sonata, covering 182,951 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Seat beltsReported November 29, 1993 · 100,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
Risk
Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

Recall number 93V196000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported February 21, 1990 · 43,590 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.
Risk
Fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.
Remedy
Rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses.

Recall number 90V037000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latchReported February 21, 1990 · 39,361 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind.
Risk
If primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace hood latch striker assembly.

Recall number 90V038000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1990 Hyundai Sonata have?

3, covering seat belts, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.

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