HYUNDAI VENUE 2021: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V458000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI VENUE 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-10-25 2022-06-27 2022-06-28

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 231

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 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 to www.nhtsa.gov.