| Issue ID | 930902 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10466701 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 19/07/12 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the interior door handle on the front driver's side fractured. The contact sustained a laceration to the left hand as a result of the failure. The contact did not seek medical treatment for the injury however. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repair shop. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided no assistance. The current and the failure mileage was 36,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORRISTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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