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March 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V123000
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V123000
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 140
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 towww.nhtsa.gov.