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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
Vehicle
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Manufactured between
1/1/1900 – 1/1/1900
Recalled on
3/4/2022
Influenced by
Hyundai Motor America
Owners Notified on
1/1/1900
# Affected
140
Recalled for
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Description
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.
Consequences
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Corrective action
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 2, 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.
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.
See also
2022 HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV Recall for SEAT BELTS, PRETENSIONER
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