Hyundai Vehicles Recalled in West Virginia for Corrosion Damage
By injuheis on May 7, 2009
West Virginia is one of the states where Hyundai is recalling three of its vehicle models because of possible corrosion damage. Nationwide, the auto maker is recalling 175,765 model year 2001-2004 Sonata and model year 2001-2004 XG300 and XG350 originally sold in 20 states including West Virginia and the District of Columbia, according to an article in the Toledo Blade. During the winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice the roads in these states. The road salt may result in damage to the sub-frame steel in these vehicles.
According to the report, the corrosion damage is usually quite visible and can be detected during routine maintenance. Owners of these vehicles may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. These are symptoms that indicate that the vehicle needs to be serviced. The front wheel may make contact with the fender of wheel wall, increasing the possibility of a crash. To get more information about this recall, owners should contact the Hyundai Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151.
Thousands of fatal auto accidents in the United States are caused by defective vehicles and faulty automobile design. Often, when a vehicle has an inherent product defect or a mechanical malfunction that is triggered by a product defect, the potential for a crash increases.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident caused by a defective auto, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering. Please call the West Virginia auto accident attorneys at the law offices of Steven H. Heisler for a free evaluation of your personal injury claim.
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