Vehicle recall 93V196000 · November 29, 1993
1989-1994 Hyundai Sonata
The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
- Consequence
- Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.
- Notes
- System: interior systems; passive restraint; belts.vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with motorized passiverestraint systems.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time or freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Hyundai service at 1-313-747-6600. Also, contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V196000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 1993
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- February 14, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 100,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts
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