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HighNHTSA·21V796000·Announced 2021-10-13

2022 Genesis GV70 seat belt pretensioners may explode in crashes

Hyundai is recalling the 2022 Genesis GV70 because front seat belt pretensioners may explode during crashes, projecting metal fragments that could injure occupants. Replacement is free through dealerships.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a critical vehicle safety component (seat belt pretensioners) with a severe failure mode (explosion that projects metal fragments). Although no injuries have been reported, the potential for serious harm is high, warranting a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2022 Genesis GV70 vehicles due to a defect in the front seat belt pretensioners. These devices are designed to tighten seat belts immediately before impact in a crash, providing additional occupant protection. In affected vehicles, the pretensioners may explode upon deployment when a crash occurs.

If a pretensioner explodes, it could project metal fragments into the vehicle interior, potentially striking occupants and causing injury. The explosion could compromise the safety function of the seat belt system itself, undermining crash protection at a critical moment.

Hyundai's remedy is to replace the faulty seat belt pretensioners free of charge. Owner notification began on February 10, 2022. Owners can schedule repairs through any Hyundai dealership or contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration can be reached at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
GENESIS, HYUNDAI GV70, GV80, VENUE, ELANTRA HYBRID
Brand
GENESIS
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
978

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • GV70
  • GV80
  • VENUE
  • ELANTRA HYBRID
  • ELANTRA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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