NHTSA recall 93V-196 (93V196000)

seat belts recall reported November 29, 1993 - about 100,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V196000
Also written as: 93V-196
Reported: November 29, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~100,000
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Why it is dangerous

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-196 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Sonata - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.