Recall 05V-377: 2006 Hyundai Sonata

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Aug 29, 2005, covering about 36,000 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-377
Report date
Aug 29, 2005
Vehicles affected
36,000
Owners notified
Oct 24, 2005

The problem

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 fix

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.

Notes

Hyundai recall no. 072.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentSeats › Front Assembly › Recliner
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number05V377000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Hyundai Sonata2006All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-377?

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.

How is recall 05V-377 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.