Seatbelts are supposed to keep humans inside a vehicle safe. We're going to add "does not explode" to our seatbelt wishlist in light of the latest recall fromHyundai. 239,000 vehicles are part of the recall. Here is what to know. When we think of a car that might explode, seatbelts are usually not on the list. What is going on here? According to a notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the seatbelts in the recalled vehicles were manufactured with a component that could malfunction during a crash and cause injury to the driver and passengers. The subject vehicles are equipped with driver/passenger pyrotechnic-type seat belt pretensioners that may deploy abnormally during a crash. A specific root cause has not yet been determined.
How can seatbelts explode?
The problem is being investigated byHyundai. Two of the injuries caused by the exploding seatbelts have been reported in the US and one in Singapore.
This most recent recall expands and replaces three previous recalls.
If your vehicle was repaired under one of the previous recalls, you will have to bring it back to the dealership to have the seatbelt issue fixed.
The owners of vehicles affected by the recall will be notified by mail and given instructions for getting their seatbelts fixed. The car will be taken to the dealership where they will secure the malfunctioning part with a cap to prevent it from exploding.
The fix will be free for owners of all affected vehicles, regardless of whether they still have a New Vehicle limited warranty.
If you have a question, you can call the customer service of the company or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline.
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