Hyundai Sonata, Sonata Hybrid: Anchorage

Date

March 8, 2017

Filed by

Hyundai Motor America

Vehicles

Hyundai Sonata (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014); Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

977778

What can happen

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.

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.

Owner notification date

April 13, 2017

Manufacturer campaign number

160

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

17V152000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Hyundai Sonata, Sonata Hybrid: Anchorage (Oct. 4, 2017)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.