Recall 05V377000: Front Seat Recliner Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Hyundai/Sonata 2006

MANUFACTURER: Hyundai Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V377000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: August 26, 2005

COMPONENT: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 36000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
The inadvertent release of a front seat back recliner may result in injury to vehicle occupants.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the manual seat back recliner knob(s). The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

NOTES:
Hyundai recall No. 072. Customers can 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.