Recall 05V-377
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2006 Hyundai Sonata: Seats (front assembly, recliner).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-377
- Reported
- August 29, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 36,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Hyundai recall no. 072.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Sonata 2006