Hyundai Santa Fe: Seat belts — warning light/devices

Affects Hyundai Santa Fe · 2016–2017 — about 34K vehicles.

The hazard

Without a warning to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational