Recall
Hyundai Sonata — 05V377000
NHTSA ID
05V377000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-08-29
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
36,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
072
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB AND COULD CAUSE THE FRONT MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER TO INADVERTENTLY RELEASE.
Consequence
THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB(S) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.