c/fuckcars · by HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml · 145d

Hyundai recalling popular SUV model over seatbelt issue

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2026/04/02/thousands-of-suvs-recalled-in-canada-with-hyundai-warning-seatbelts-may-not-actually-be-buckled/

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lnxtx@sopuli.xyz · 3 pts · 145d (1 reply)

The issue:

Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the third-row left-hand (driver's side) seat belt buckle could become damaged when the buckle is pulled. As a result, the seat belt status indicator in the instrument panel may incorrectly show that a seat belt is buckled when it's not.

Safety Risk:
A seat belt status indicator that doesn't work correctly could create confusion. Not wearing a seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install an extension to the wiring harness. The dealer will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, if necessary.

Model: 2026 Palisade

HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 145d

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the third-row left-hand (driver’s side) seat belt buckle could become damaged when the buckle is pulled. As a result, the seat belt status indicator in the instrument panel may incorrectly show that a seat belt is buckled when it’s not.

Honestly how did they design it such that a damaged (I assume disconnected?) connection can falsely register as a valid signal in a safety critical system? Betting it's a cost thing.

Also thanks for posting this