Posted on 05/24/2022 4:20:52 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Hyundai Motor America (005380.KS) will recall 281,000 vehicles in North America over seat-belt pretensioners that could explode and project metal fragments, causing injuries.
The recall, which comes after three injury reports, covers some 2019-2022 Accent, 2021-2023 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, front driver or passenger-side seat-belt pretensioners could explode upon deployment. Dealers will secure seat-belt pretensioners with a cap.
Seat-belt pretensioners are part of the a system that locks the seatbelt in place during a crash to provide additional protection to occupants.
This recall expands and replaces four earlier recalls. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new recall fix completed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday.
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
Lock and load?
Odds of serious injury seem low.
Putting the “die” in Hyundai.
Speaking of exploding…
Did you see the bus depot in Germany after one of their electric buses combusted and burned up the rest? France had the same problem. Wonder if it happened while charging? Hmmm
#5 they were ‘overcharging’ the passengers....
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