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NHTSARecalled Feb 9, 2022 · #22V069000

Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
  • 2020-2021 Accent
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 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. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

View the official CPSC notice