Federal safety officials announced Friday that Hyundai Motor America will pull 294,128 vehicles off U.S. roads following the discovery of a potentially dangerous seat belt malfunction.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that faulty seat belt anchors in the affected vehicles could come loose, creating serious safety risks for passengers during accidents.
Four Hyundai models are included in this major recall: the Ioniq 6, Genesis G90, Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Hybrid, according to federal regulators.
Safety officials warn that when seat belt anchors become detached, they cannot properly secure vehicle occupants, significantly raising the chances of serious injuries during collisions.
To address this safety concern, authorized dealerships will examine the problematic seat belt anchors and either strengthen the existing hardware or install completely new anchors when needed, the federal agency confirmed.
