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Hyundai recall 160

Hyundai calls it 160. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V152000 on Mar 8, 2017: seat belts on the 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata and 1 other Hyundai model, 977,778 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
17V1520002011–2015 Hyundai Sonata and 1 other Hyundai modelSeat BeltsMar 8, 2017977,778high
Problem Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners. Risk In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V152000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 160 is the number Hyundai assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V152000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 160 the same recall as 17V152000?

Yes. 160 is Hyundai’s own number for it; 17V152000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 160 cover?

2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata and 1 other Hyundai model, 977,778 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 160 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.