NHTSA Recall 23V650000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Seat Belts. Reported 2023-09-22. An estimated 2,354 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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."
Risk
A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.