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Hyundai is recalling its 2020-22 Venue due to an issue with the seatbelt pre-tensioner.
“Due to a manufacturing issue, the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator may fracture when deployed in the event of an accident,” the company says in its recall notice.
“If the seat belt pre-tensioner inflator fractures, metal fragments may be propelled at high speed towards the vehicle occupants and could cause serious injury.”
- A total of 15,080 vehicles are affected from 2020-22
- The VIN list is attached here
- The original recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected vehicle, you’ll need to make an appointment with a Hyundai dealership to have a free inspection and repair carried out.
If you have any further questions, you can contact Hyundai Customer Care on 1800 186 306.
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.
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