| Make : HYUNDAI | Model : SONATA | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880901 - 19891001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V038000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900226 | Date Received by ODI: 19900221 | Date Added to Database: 19900228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 39361 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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