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October 13, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V796000
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
An exploding seat belt pretensioner could project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V796
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 978
Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Elantra, Elantra HEV, Venue, Genesis GV80 and 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s numbers for this recall are 211 and 009G.
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.