NHTSA Complaint #10393847 — 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10393847
Vehicle	2003 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	March 15, 2011
Date Filed	March 31, 2011
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED TO DETERIORATE AND BECAME SHARP TO THE TOUCH. HE RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS FINGERS AFTER OPENING THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,000.

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