Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioners in your Accent, Elantra, or Elantra HEV are designed to tighten the seat belts in a crash. However, in these 2020-2022 models, they could explode and shoot metal fragments into the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal pieces flying and hit you or your passengers, causing serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will add a protective cap to the seat belt pretensioner, completely free of charge. You'll receive a notification letter, but you can also call Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with the recall number 229 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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