2017 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe — Seat belts: front: warning light/devices
Published March 10, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 10, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V145000, published March 10, 2016. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe — Seat belts: front: warning light/devices.
What's the hazard
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SANTA FE
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe — Seat belts: front: warning light/devices recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V145000 on March 10, 2016. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015 to February 12, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses may be damaged by the seat's height adjuster mechanism, resulting in a failure to provide an audible warning when front seat occupants do not fasten their seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the wires in the front seat belt buckle harnesses to their proper locations, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 141.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SANTA FE.