Hyundai recalls 239,000 vehicles for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2022 Accent, 2021-2023 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles.
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment, projecting metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Hyundai will begin sending out recall notices in the mail mid July. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service by calling 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229.
This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed, NHTSA said.
To remedy the situation, dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap at no charge.
To check to see if your vehicle has an open recall, visit NHTSA's website and enter the vehicle's 17-digit vehicle identification number.
