The 1990 Hyundai Sonata has two recalls, both rated equally serious: one where the hood can fly open while driving and block the driver's view, and one where a fuel leak in the engine compartment can lead to a fire.
The hood concern involves the secondary latch's safety catch, which can bind and fail to hold the hood down if the primary latch is released or the hood is not fully closed. On the fuel side, a spring clamp on the coolant bypass hose can rub against and wear through the fuel supply hose, allowing fuel to escape into a hot engine compartment.
At a glance
What can fail
The safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker may bind due to insufficient clearance.
What the fix does
Replace the hood latch striker assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The spring clamp on the coolant bypass hose may contact and damage the engine fuel supply hose.
What the fix does
Rotate the spring clamp to prevent contact with the fuel hose and replace any damaged hoses.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
