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- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
- 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
Certain front seat belt pretensioners in these vehicles may explode when they deploy during a crash. The pretensioners tighten the seat belts to hold occupants in place, and a failure can send metal fragments flying into the cabin.
An exploding pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle and strike occupants, which can cause injury. This recall expands earlier recalls covering the same issue.
Dealers will install a cap on the seat belt pretensioners at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. For help, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 238/011G, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Genesis G80 Electrified | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid | 20212022 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid | 20222023 |