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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner can explode when it deploys during a crash. The blast can send metal fragments into the cabin, where they may strike occupants and cause injury.
The replacement of the seat belt pretensioners is free of charge at an authorized Hyundai dealer. Owners who have already had the earlier repair under this recall will need the new remedy completed. Owners can also contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, referencing Hyundai recall number 220.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | 2022 |