HYUNDAI KONA 2024: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V650000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI KONA 2024
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-21 2023-09-22 2023-09-25

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 250

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2354

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Consequence

A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.

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.