| Issue ID | 1236263 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10788496 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 04/11/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | This has happened to at least 3 hyundai sonata 2010 autos of people i know. When attempting to open the door to enter the car the door handle just comes off in the persons hand. In my wifes case luckely she was on our driveway and fell backward onto grass and was not injured. If this happened to someone parked on a busy street they could fall back into traffic. In looking at the detached handle it looks like the poor quality plastic interior just cracked. As i said this has happened to three people just in my circle of friends so i am sure it is more widespread. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DELRAY BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4ACXAHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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