Hyundai seat belt anchor defect
Definition
A manufacturing defect in select Hyundai and Genesis vehicles, including the Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid, where the seat belt anchor (part of the pretensioner assembly) may detach from the B-pillar.
This failure can prevent the seat belt from properly restraining occupants during a crash, significantly increasing the risk of injury.
Examples
The Hyundai seat belt anchor defect prompted a massive recall of over 294,000 vehicles, turning rush hour into a dealer queue marathon.
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