Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #22V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V218000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2021-2022 elantra and 2020 accent vehicles Includes 6,240 affected units, Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2022 elantra and 2020 accent vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V218000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Report Received Date: 2022-04-01T00:00:00
Subject: Seat belt pretensioners may explode
Component: Seat Belts
Potentially Affected Units: 6,240

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 223
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7d9j~4j6g-7nr9
NHTSA ID: 22V218000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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