If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248328-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2015-recall-seat-belts · Recall date April 10, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V617000
“HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID (2015) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 10, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248328-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2015-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 17V617000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V617000).
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V617000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID (2015) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID (2015) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 17V617000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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