NHTSA Recall # | 140682 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V617000 |
MFG Compaign # | 169 |
Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
Supplier | HYUNDAI |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA HYBRID |
Model Year | 2011 |
Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
Date of notification | 06/11/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 02/12/10 |
End date of manufacturing | 09/01/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 04/10/17 |
Report created | 05/10/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 443545 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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). |