CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sonata vehicles manufactured April 25, 2014, to December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
- Risk
- If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Hyundai Sonata vehicles built between April 25, 2014 and December 4, 2014 have a front passenger seat belt buckle latch assembly that may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt. A front passenger whose belt cannot be latched has an increased risk of injury if a crash occurs.
Hyundai will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle at no cost to you. The recall began on September 15, 2015. If you own a 2015 Sonata, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059, referencing Hyundai recall number 130, to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Sonata | 2015 |
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