The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Hyundai is recalling 883,000 Sonatas from the 2011 through 2014 model years because of a transmission issue.

NHTSA determined the shift cable may detach from the shift lever pin in the affected vehicles manufactured between Dec. 11, 2009 and May 29.

“If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash,” officials said.

“Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the position, the transmission may not be in park,” NHTSA continued. “If the vehicle is not in the park position, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter.

“A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders,” officials went on to say.

Hyundai told NHTSA it will notify owners, and franchised dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule, according to NHTSA.

In the meantime, owners can contact Hyundai customer service at (800) 633-5151 and reference recall No. 123.

Chrysler Recalling 29,500 Fiats

In other recall news from Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group said on Wednesday it will recall an estimated 29,500 vehicle to replace their knee airbags.

“The action follows routine testing that suggests the supplemental restraint — designed to protect a driver’s knees — may not deploy in the proper position if the driver is not wearing a seatbelt,” the automaker said. “Chrysler Group recommends that all vehicle occupants wear seatbelts.”

The company emphasized that it is unaware of any related injuries. The recall involves an estimated 25,500 model-year 2014 and 2015 Fiat 500L models in the U.S., and 4,000 in Canada.

OEM officials said affected owners will be advised when they may schedule service, which will be performed at no cost to them.

 In the interim, owners are advised to wear their seatbelts. They also may call Chrysler’s customer information center at (800) 853-1403.