Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 4, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, Sonata

Recall number

17V617000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 443,545 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.