Vehicles Affected: Approximately 980,000 model-year 2011-14 Hyundai Sonata sedans and model-year 2011-15 Sonata Hybrids
The Problem: The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them, as necessary, for free.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.