HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV 2022: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V123000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI ELANTRA HEV 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-19 2022-03-03 2022-03-04

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220

Component: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 140

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2022 Elantra and Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front passenger-side seat belt pretensioner may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 220. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796 and 22V-069. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall 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 to www.nhtsa.gov.