Component Description
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Hyundai Motor America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20101202
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150109
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
977778
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20170413
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date
20170308
Record Creation Date
20170309
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence Summary
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.