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Recall 10V-070

Hyundai Motor Company recalled the 2011 Hyundai Sonata: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-070
Reported
March 2, 2010
Vehicles affected
5,893 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Hyundai-kia has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.

The risk

The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.

The fix

Hyundai-kia will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing latches affected by this recall campaign free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Hyundai's recall campaign number is 096.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles