HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2014: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V152000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-13 2017-03-08 2017-03-09

Production Dates: 2010-12-02 - 2015-01-09

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 160

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 977778

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

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

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.