NHTSA recall 05V-377 (05V377000)

seats recall reported August 29, 2005 - about 36,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V377000
Also written as: 05V-377
Manufacturer number: 072
Reported: August 29, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~36,000
Component: seats

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-377 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 2006

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