[2022] Hyundai Recall -> “exploding” seatbelts

[ice15]

Hyundai recalls Accent, Elantra over “exploding” seatbelts | Autoindustriya

Usually, seatbelt pretensioners work by "detonating" a small charge that retracts the belt to secure the passenger milliseconds before a crash. However, for the affected Accent and Elantra models, the explosion may not be contained and potentially send shrapnel into the cabin. In fact, there were reports of two injuries in the US and a single case in Singapore attributed to the said malfunction.

There's no word yet from Hyundai Philippines if they are part of the seatbelt pretensioner recall. And if ever they give an official advisory, we'll be sure to let you know.

[dr. d]

Hyundai recalls Accent, Elantra over “exploding” seatbelts | Autoindustriya

and i thought it worked by momentum working against a weighted pendulum...

so, does this mean, these hyundai seatbelts are one-use only? that they have to be "recharged" after using?

[Vodka]

and i thought it worked by momentum working against a weighted pendulum...

so, does this mean, these hyundai seatbelts are one-use only? that they have to be "recharged" after using?

the seatbelt reel locks mechanically as you described but the tensioner literally pulls you into your seat. see the demos on youtube

PS that's why it's called SRS. system which includes airbags and tensioners, etc

[babkalakal]

the seatbelt reel locks mechanically as you described but the tensioner literally pulls you into your seat. see the demos on youtube

PS that's why it's called SRS. system which includes airbags and tensioners, etc

yun hyundai accent without airbag may srs na seat belt pre-tensioner kaya yun installed or regular na inertia reel lang?

[Vodka]

yun hyundai accent without airbag may srs na seat belt pre-tensioner kaya yun installed or regular na inertia reel lang?

super unlikely coz for max cost savings they'll need to omit the SRS controller box, and therefore the SRS in its entirety including sensors and stuff