Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
ReutersFri, April 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM UTC
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A view of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 as it wins the 2023 World Car of the Year award, during the 2023 World Car Awards at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
April 10 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
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* The recall covers Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, HyundaiSanta Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles, the NHTSA said. * A detached seat belt anchor may fail to properly restrainan occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, accordingto the auto regulator. * The agency said that dealers will inspect and reinforce orreplace the seat belt anchors, as necessary.
(Reporting by Disha Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
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