NHTSA Recall 17V617000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V617000; Date: Oct. 4, 2017
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Hyundai Sonata; 2012 Hyundai Sonata; 2013 Hyundai Sonata; 2014 Hyundai Sonata; 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Component: Seat Belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 443,545
Recall Summary:
Hyundai motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
How to Fix:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 2017
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