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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V617📅 Oct 5, 2017

2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V617000
Manufacturer recall #
169
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
443,545
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Owner phone
1-855-371-9460
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 6, 2017
Built
Dec 2, 2010 – Jan 9, 2015
Recall started by
ODI
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V617 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V617?

2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata. 443,545 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-371-9460.