Chromium plated door inside handle repair
Defect Summary
Hyundai is recalling 82 model year 2002-2003 sonata vehicles. repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plating. 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.
Safety Consequence
A sharp edge could lacerate or otherwise injure a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall began on september 16, 2009. owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico at 1-787-999-3333.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 09V317000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 09V317000?
NHTSA recall 09V317000 was issued by Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico on August 7, 2009. It addresses: Chromium plated door inside handle repair. The recall affects approximately 82 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Hyundai Caribbean-puerto Rico dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V317000 or the manufacturer campaign number 91B032. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.