Recall 219 – Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode – 2020-2021 Hyundai Accent

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Technical Service Bulletin GROUP NUMBER RECALL 22-01-026H DATE MODEL(S) FEBRUARY 2022 Accent (HC) SUBJECT: FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) Description: The front seat pretensioner may deploy abnormally in the vehicles described below, causing the MGG (Micro Gas Generator) to detach from the assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the front seatbelt pretensioner to resolve the condition. Applicable Vehicles: Certain 2020-2021MY Accent (HC) vehicles produced from 3/25/2020 to 7/29/2020. As required by federal law, dealer s must not deliver new vehicle for sale or for lease to customers until all open recalls have been performed. Dealers must also perform all open recalls on used vehicles, demo, and rental vehicles prior to placing them into customer use and whenever an affe cted vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair. When a vehicle arrives at the Service Department, access the “Vehicle Information” screen via WEBDCS to identify open Recalls.  IMPORTANT FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 2 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: Parts Information: MODEL PART NAME PART NUMBER NOTES Accent (HC) Front Seatbelt Pretensioner 88810-J0600QQH Only Replace LH Side Trim Fastener 82315-2W000 4 Needed Warranty Information: MODEL OP CODE OPERATION OP TIME CAUSAL PART NATURE CODE CAUSE CODE Accent (HC) 211M20R0 Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Replacement (LH ONLY) 0.4 M/H 88810-J0600QQH I11 ZZ3 NOTE 1: Submit Claim on Campaign Claim Entry Screen. NOTE 2: If a part that is not covered by this recall is in need of replacement while performing this recall, and the affected part is still under warranty, please submit a separate claim using the same repair order. If the affected part is out of warranty, submit a prior approval request for goodwill consideration prior to performing the work. NOTE 3: The incident part(s) may be subjected to callback through the Warranty Technical Center (WTC). Refer to the QR code or link below for guided video information: Hyundai Service Learning – Recall 219 Service Procedure Service Procedure: 1. Move the front seat as far forward as possible. 2. Record radio presets and turn off the vehicle’s ignition key before continuing. 3. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. Accent vehicles are equipped Accent vehicles are equipped with manual leverswith manual levers to adjust to adjust seat position.seat position. NOTICE NOTICE FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 3 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 4. Partially remove the front door body side weather strip (C). 5. Remove the front door scuff trim (D) using a flat head screwdriver or plastic trim remover. 6. Partially remove the rear door body side weather strip (E). C C D D If using a screwdriver, be sure If using a screwdriver, be sure to wrap protective tape to wrap protective tape around around the tip to prevent damage on the the tip to prevent damage on the trim and panels.trim and panels. NOTICE NOTICE E E FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 4 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 7. Partially remove the rear door scuff (F) using a screwdriver or plastic trim remover. 8. Move the front seat belt lower anchor cover (G) upward. 9. Loosen the mounting bolt (H) and remove the front seat belt lower anchor. F F G G H H Tightening Torque: Tightening Torque: 28.9 28.9 –– 39.8 lb39.8 lb–ft (39.2 ft (39.2 –– 53.9 Nm)53.9 Nm) NOTICE NOTICE FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 5 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 10. Pull and remove the center pillar lower trim (I). 11. Remove the center pillar upper trim (J). 12. Loosen the front seat belt upper anchor mounting bolt (K) and remove the front seat belt anchor. I I Replace existing fasteners with Replace existing fasteners with new ones.new ones. NOTICE NOTICE J J K K Tightening Torque: Tightening Torque: 28.9 28.9 –– 39.8 lb39.8 lb–ft (39.2 ft (39.2 –– 53.9 Nm)53.9 Nm) NOTICE NOTICE FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 6 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 13. Loosen the mounting bolts (L) and (M) and remove the front seat belt pretensioner. 14. Press in the tabs for the locking pin (N) to disconnect the front seatbelt pretensioner connector (O) and the free active seatbelt connector (P). 15. Remove the front seat belt pretensioner. 16. Install the newly supplied front seat belt pretensioner. L L M M Tightening Torque: Tightening Torque: L: 5.8 L: 5.8 –– 8.7 lb8.7 lb–ft (7.7 ft (7.7 –– 11.8 Nm)11.8 Nm) M: 28.9 M: 28.9 –– 39.8 lb39.8 lb–ft (39.2 ft (39.2 –– 53.9 Nm)53.9 Nm) NOTICE NOTICE O O P P N N FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT (RECALL 219) TSB #: 22-01-026H Page 7 of 7 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: 17. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal. Make sure you replace existing fasteners with new ones. 18. After connecting the negative (-) battery terminal, be sure to reprogram radio presets. 19. The service procedure is complete. Move the height adjuster lever Move the height adjuster lever (Q) to the highest point before (Q) to the highest point before reinstalling the upper center reinstalling the upper center pillar trim.pillar trim. NOTICE NOTICE Q Q

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This notice applies to your Hyundai, VIN: Dear This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Hyundai has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above. Hyundai is initiating a safety recall to repair a condition involving the front seat belt pretensioners in certain 2020 – 2021 Accent vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. What is the problem? The front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners in the subject vehicles were installed from a suspect production lot containing pyrotechnic-type pretensioners that may deploy abnormally and explode during a crash. At the time of this filing, the cause of the abnormal deployment is unknown. Hyundai is recalling vehicles equipped with pretensioners produced within the same production lot and will conduct a detailed part return analysis. The part inspections and investigation will actively continue to determine if a specific root cause and defect trend exists. An abnormal pyrotechnic pretensioner deployment could cause the pretensioner to explode, and project metal fragments into the vehicle occupant compartment, which may result in injury to vehicle occupants. What will Hyundai do? Your Hyundai dealer will replace the Seat Belt Pretensioners. This procedure will be performed at NO CHARGE to you. What should you do? Please contact your nearest Hyundai dealer to schedule the recall repair as soon as possible. The actual time required to perform the installation will take less than one hour, however your vehicle may be needed longer; therefore we recommend scheduling a service appointment to minimize inconvenience. If you have other questions If you require further assistance, you may contact the Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-855-371-9460. If you believe that the dealer and/or Hyundai has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590, or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hot Line at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to https://www.safercar.gov. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Hyundai Motor America Hyundai Motor America P.O. Box 20839 Fountain Valley, CA 92728-9937 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL 2020 – 2021 Accent Seat Belt Pretensioner Retiro del Mercado por Motivos de Seguridad — Si tiene preguntas llama 1-800-633-5151 y oprima “8” NHTSA Recall Number: 22V-069 Hyundai Recall Number: 219 This is an important Safety Recall. • Please contact your nearest Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible. • This repair will be performed at NO CHARGE to you. • For updated information, you can visit: www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign219

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America Submission Date : MAR 04, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-069 Manufacturer Recall No. : 219 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America Address : 10550 Talbert Avenue Fountain Valley CA 92708 Company phone : 800-633-5151 Population : Number of potentially involved : 354 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2021 Hyundai Accent Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : 354 model year 2020-2021 Accent vehicles produced on March 25, 2020 through July 28, 2020 by Kia Motors Mexico (“KMM”) for sale in the U.S. market. Production Dates : MAR 25, 2020 – JUL 28, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners in the subject vehicles were installed from a suspect production lot containing pyrotechnic-type pretensioners that may deploy abnormally during a crash. At the time of this filing, the cause of the abnormal deployment is unknown. Hyundai is recalling vehicles equipped with pretensioners produced within the same production lot to conduct a detailed part return analysis. The part inspections and investigation will actively continue to determine if a specific root cause and defect trend exists. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : An abnormal pyrotechnic pretensioner deployment could cause metal fragments to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, which may result in injury to vehicle occupants. Description of the Cause : Hyundai is actively investigating root cause. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : S/BELT ASSY-FR P/TENSR 3PT LH/RH Component Description : Seat belt assembly w/ pretensioner for driver’s side & Passenger’ side Component Part Number : 88810J0600 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Samsong Address : Jungdong St, 62-30 Seongsan-gu Changwon, Gyeongnam Foreign States 51553 Country : Korea, Republic of Chronology : See Attachment A for the requested chronology of events. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Hyundai Motor America plans to notify owners of affected vehicles by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer to have the seat belt pretensioner(s) replacement remedy performed. This remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Hyundai’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Additionally, Hyundai will provide owners of affected vehicles reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition in accordance with the reimbursement plan submitted to NHTSA on February 24, 2022. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : N/A Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : N/A Recall Schedule : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified in accordance with the remedy schedule of Recall 211. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 25, 2022 – FEB 25, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 25, 2022 – FEB 25, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America Submission Date : FEB 09, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-069 Manufacturer Recall No. : 219 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Hyundai Motor America Address : 10550 Talbert Avenue Fountain Valley CA 92708 Company phone : 800-633-5151 Population : Number of potentially involved : 354 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2021 Hyundai Accent Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : 354 model year 2020-2021 Accent vehicles produced on March 25, 2020 through July 28, 2020 by Kia Motors Mexico (“KMM”) for sale in the U.S. market. Production Dates : MAR 25, 2020 – JUL 28, 2020 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners in the subject vehicles were installed from a suspect production lot containing pyrotechnic-type pretensioners that may deploy abnormally during a crash. At the time of this filing, the cause of the abnormal deployment is unknown. Hyundai is recalling vehicles equipped with pretensioners produced within the same production lot to conduct a detailed part return analysis. The part inspections and investigation will actively continue to determine if a specific root cause and defect trend exists. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : An abnormal pyrotechnic pretensioner deployment could cause metal fragments to enter the vehicle occupant compartment, which may result in injury to vehicle occupants. Description of the Cause : Hyundai is actively investigating root cause. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : S/BELT ASSY-FR P/TENSR 3PT LH/RH Component Description : Seat belt assembly w/ pretensioner for driver’s side & Passenger’ side Component Part Number : 88810J0600 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Samsong Address : Jungdong St, 62-30 Seongsan-gu Changwon, Gyeongnam Foreign States 51553 Country : Korea, Republic of Chronology : See Attachment A for the requested chronology of events. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Hyundai Motor America plans to notify owners of affected vehicles by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer to have the seat belt pretensioner(s) replaced. This remedy will be offered at no cost for all affected customers. All returned pretensioners will be collected for further analysis into root cause. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : N/A Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : N/A Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers and owners will be notified in accordance with the remedy schedule of Recall 211. Planned Dealer Notification Date : FEB 25, 2022 – FEB 25, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : FEB 25, 2022 – FEB 25, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-069 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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