Hood: latchRecall 90V-038 · 1989–1990 Hyundai Sonata
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 90V-038 covers 39,361 1989–1990 Hyundai Sonata for a hood: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE COULD CAUSE THE SAFETY CATCH ON THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH STRIKER TO BIND.
The risk
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
REPLACE HOOD LATCH STRIKER ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: SECONDARY HOOD LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1988 to October 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.