Recall 22V218000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT Defect in 2020-2022 HYUNDAI ACCENT
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,240 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 22V218000 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,240 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Safety Consequence
Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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