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.

Seat Belts — Front — Anchorage
Seat Belts — Pretensioner

Date Announced

OCT 04, 2017

Vehicles Affected

443,545

Hyundai Recall #

169

NHTSA Campaign #

17V617000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: October 23, 2017 Subject: Recall 169: Sonata YF and Sonata YF HEV Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Warning Label (Remedy Not Yet Available)
• Miscellaneous Document
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 8, 2017 - Important Recall 169 Information - Recall 169: Sonata YF and Sonata YF HEV Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner (TSB #17-01-061)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report