Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the of the 2002 through 2003 Hyundai Sonata.  They stated that repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate.  If the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating, that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used.  The worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge.

This may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle.  Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during Jun3 2009.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

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Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Elantra.  They stated that the fuel pump motor may not have the proper, uniform internal electrical surface contact.  This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.

As a result, poor engine starting and hesitation may result.  Other engine performance issues may also result and lead to a crash.  Dealers will replace the vehicle’s fuel pump subassembly.  The recall is expected to begin during Febuary 2009.  Owners may contact HPR at 1-800-981-0188.

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Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2001-2002 Elantra.  They stated that movement of the side impact air bag wiring harness mounted under each front seat, possibly caused by contact from materials placed under the seat, may result in an electrical resistance that would cause supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light illumination.

This condition only relates to the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bags and may prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.  Non-deployment of the SRS air bags may increase the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger under certain crash conditions.

Dealers will install new side impact air bag wiring harness connector clips and revised side impact air bag wiring harness attachments under the drivers and front passengers seats.  The recall is expected to begin during the November 2008 and will be sent out in six mailings.  Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2008 Elantra with a 2.0 liter.  They stated that the fuel pump motor may not have the proper uniform internal electrical surface contact.  This may cause the fuel pump to produce less pumping pressure than required to supply the fuel injection system.

Poor engine starting and hesitation may result.  Other engine  performance issues may also result increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will replace the fuel pump subassembly free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin during September 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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Hyundai has announced that they will recalling certain models of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra.  They stated that the fuel pump may loose pressure and degrade the engines performance.  The recall affects Elantras with a 2.0 litre beta engine.  The Fuel pumps may loose pressure as gasoline with ethanol produces a buildup of film on the unit’s electrical contacts, leading to poor starting or engine hesitation.

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Hyundai has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 and 2008 Santa Fe SUV’s. The recall is over a incorrect certification label. The label lists the wrong gross axle weight ratings on vehicles equipped with 18 inch wheels and tires.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says overloading the affected vehicles could cause tire failure. Overloading of the vehicle could adversely affect the handling and braking and could result in tire damage and a crash without warning.

The incorrect label is located on the drivers side center pillar. Hyundai will mail corrected labels and instructions to affected owners. The owners may replace the labels themselves, or have a dealer install them for them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

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