NHTSA recall 90V-038 (90V038000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported February 21, 1990 - about 39,361 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V038000
Also written as: 90V-038
Reported: February 21, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~39,361
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-038 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 1990

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