NHTSA Recall 93V196000: Seat belts
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100,000 vehicles. It affects 1989–1994 Hyundai Sonata.
| NHTSA campaign | 93V196000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | November 29, 1993 |
| Owner notification | February 14, 1994 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 93V196000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.