Hyundai 1989–1990 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled February 21, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V038000 · Hyundai
Hazard
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.
Units
39,361 units
Description
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.
What to do
REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.
Product
Hyundai SONATA
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Motor America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →