NHTSA recall 05V377000
Seats · Hyundai Motor America
August 29, 2005report date
36,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V377000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.