Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #22V354000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V354000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles Includes 230,233 affected units, Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles

Defect Summary

Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Corrective Action

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 28, 2022. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 229. this recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall numbers 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-218, and 22v-123 for accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles. all accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V354000

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Report Received Date: 2022-05-19T00:00:00

Subject: Seat belt pretensioners may explode

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 230,233

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 229

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 accent, 2021-2022 elantra, and 2021-2022 elantra hev vehicles. in the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Consequence Summary: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 28, 2022. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 229. this recall expands and replaces nhtsa recall numbers 21v-796, 22v-069, 22v-218, and 22v-123 for accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles. all accent, elantra, and elantra hev vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 83.53

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NHTSA ID: 22V354000

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