Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles
— Recall Campaign #23V650000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,354 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V650000
| Manufacturer: | Hyundai Motor America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V650000 |
| Units affected: | 2,354 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- 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.