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February 9, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V069000
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: 22V069
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 354
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796.
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.