By
Zeid Nasser
on
Monday, March 08, 2010 2:26 PM
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Hyundai seems to have caught a glitch in the QC area as they have notified the NHTSA about a defect on the redesigned Sonata. Vehicles made from December 11, 2009 through February 15, 2010 have an issue with the front door lock switch remaining in the unlatched position.
Therefore the door could open at anytime, which is especially dangerous while the car is moving.
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will replace the latches for free. Owners may contact Hyundai at (1-800-633-5151) for more information.
Source: NHTSA
Comments
"Therefore the door could open at anytime, which is especially dangerous while the car is moving."
Not true. This is hardly an issue. I think Toyota's problems are just causing every company to jump at every single thing that might be considered an issue, even for such small things as this lock "problem". Good pre-emptive "recall"...call by Hyundai while in it's very early stage. Not like the arrogance/"big-headed" Toyota had displayed for several years denying serious complaints for so long...
Yeah, and for a pretty silly issue. Here's an easier fix: don't push down on the door lock at the same time as you're pulling the inside door handle. If I'm reading it right, the latch works fine when operated normally ... but if you hold down the lock switch when trying to open the door it'll malfunction. So, recall for all the retards in the world.
Now, what idiot would hold down a door lock switch & at the same time pull on the inside door handle to open the door????
"Recall for idiots"...
Why would you need to hold the lock from inside and try to open the door at the same time for??
Anyways, at least it isn't anything major. Its just a recall for moron that likes to hold the lock and open the door at the same time.
It may or may not be true, but this is what Hyundai reported to the NHTSA. We're all with you too about how everyone is recalling everything now because they don't want to pull a Toyota.