Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #16V145000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V145000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2016-2017 santa fe vehicles manufactured september 1, 2015 to february 12, 2016 Includes 34,200 affected units, Absence of Front Seat Belt Audible Warning, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016-2017 santa fe vehicles manufactured september 1, 2015 to february 12, 2016
Defect Summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 santa fe vehicles manufactured september 1, 2015 to february 12, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 27, 2016. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 141.