Issue ID | 1096938 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10621040 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 28/07/97 |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Regarding recall campaign is096 hyundai/sonata passenger front door lock switch is out. Door won't open with door lock actuator. Door swung open when car was turning. Door would not close all the way . Hyundi motor america confirms recall of 2011 hyundi sonata's but only for cars produced through 2/15/2010. My husband's car was produced 4/20/2011 outside production date they say problem was corrected. The problem was not corrected. After numerous calls team superstores as a one time goodwill adjustment to pay for part only. They acknowledge his car was doing same thing as recall . We had to pay $240. 00 for labor, hyundi should reimburse for this fee as it is the exact problem and the same year. I was in the passenger side of the car and i could have been seriously hurt. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67701 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | VALLEJO, CA |
VIN pattern | 5NPEB4ACIBHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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