2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata recall: latch

Hyundai Caribbean-Puerto Rico reported this safety recall on August 7, 2009. It covers about 82 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 82
reported: Aug 7, 2009
owners notified: Sep 16, 2009
related complaints: 22

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 began on september 16, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1‑787‑999‑3333.

Recall number 09V317000

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Sonata 2002-2003 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about locks problems.

2002 Hyundai Sonata 2003 Hyundai Sonata

Questions about recall 09V317000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata latch?

Yes. Recall 09V317000, reported on August 7, 2009, covers about 82 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V317000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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