NHTSA recall 05V377000
Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Hyundai Sonata
Reported Aug 29, 200536,000 vehicles affectedHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 072Built Apr 14, 2005 – Aug 16, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
The inadvertent release of a front seat back recliner may result in injury to vehicle occupants.
The 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.