Recall 231 – Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode – 2020-2022 Hyundai Venue

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles.

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June 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V458000

Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V458

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 72,470

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Venue vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 231. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-796 for Venue vehicles. Venue vehicles previously repaired under 21V-796 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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.

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