Hyundai and Lurie Children's Host Child Safety Seat Check at McGrath City Hyundai in Chicago

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Hyundai Motor America hosted its fourth child safety seat check event at McGrath City Hyundai in Chicago, in partnership with Lurie Children's Hospital. Through its Hyundai Hope initiative, the company donated $50,000 to support Lurie Children's Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program, bringing total donations to $200,000 since 2022. The program has distributed over 1,000 new car seats to families in need and educated over 2,000 families about child passenger safety. During the event, certified technicians inspected car seats for proper installation, expiration dates, and recalls, as NHTSA data shows nearly half of car seats are installed incorrectly. Properly used car seats can reduce fatal injury risk by 71% for infants and 54% for children aged 1-4 years.

Positive

• $50,000 donation to Lurie Children's Hospital demonstrates corporate social responsibility
• Total donations of $200,000 since 2022 show sustained commitment to child safety
• Program has successfully distributed over 1,000 car seats and educated 2,000+ families
• Initiative enhances Hyundai's brand image as a safety-conscious automotive manufacturer

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• None.

• Hyundai donated $50,000 to Lurie Children's for its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program
• Free safety seat checks were conducted at McGrath City Hyundai dealership

CHICAGO, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America hosted its fourth child safety seat check with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at McGrath City Hyundai dealership as part of its ongoing partnership. Through Hyundai's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, the hospital received a $50,000 donation for its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program which provides knowledge and resources to families that help keep children safe while on the road.

"Hyundai is committed to the safety of our customers, which also includes promoting safety within the community," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. "Lurie Children's is a renowned institution whose work impacts the lives of children and families daily, and we are proud that with our ongoing partnership, we're able to support them in keeping young passengers safe through education and resource sharing."

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that nearly half of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used, which can often result in injury. Research shows that car seats appropriately used can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants younger than one-year-old and 54 percent for children 1-4 years old.

During the child safety seat check at McGrath City Hyundai dealership in Chicago, certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) inspected car seats for proper fit and installation, expiration dates, and manufacturer recalls. They also educated parents and caregivers on correctly using child safety seats and some families received free replacement seats when needed.

"A quick car seat check can mean the difference between life and death in a crash," said Amy Hill, director, Unintentional Injury Prevention Programs, Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities, Lurie Children's. "At Lurie Children's, we see firsthand how proper installation protects kids every day. Taking just a few minutes to double-check can save a life. We are grateful to Hyundai for hosting these community car seat safety checks."

Since beginning the partnership in 2022, Hyundai has donated $200,000 to Lurie Children's for its Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program. Through the program, Lurie Children's provides community and virtual car seat classes to families on passenger safety, as well as education on pedestrian safety and the use of bicycle helmets. Last year, over 1,000 new car seats were distributed – infant, convertible, combination, and booster – to families in need, and over 2,000 families were educated about child passenger safety through community classes, virtual classes, and events.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to exceptional care for every child. It is the only independent, research-driven children's hospital in Illinois and one of less than 30 nationally. This is where the top doctors go to train, practice pediatric medicine, teach, advocate, research and stay up to date on the latest treatments. Exclusively focused on children, all Lurie Children's resources are devoted to serving their needs. Research at Lurie Children's is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, which is focused on improving child health, transforming pediatric medicine and ensuring healthier futures through the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Lurie Children's is the pediatric training ground for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. It is ranked as one of the nation's top children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. 

Hyundai Hope
Hyundai Hope is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Hyundai Motor North America, committed to the principle of Progress for Humanity and the goal of improving the wellbeing of society. Hyundai Hope dedicates time and supplies resources to nonprofit organizations that support the health and safety of individuals and foster positive growth in communities. For more information, visit www.HyundaiHope.com.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company's Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai's 850 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a published economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.

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FAQ

How much has Hyundai (HYMTF) donated to Lurie Children's Hospital's safety program since 2022?

Hyundai has donated a total of $200,000 to Lurie Children's Buckle Up Child Passenger Safety Program since beginning the partnership in 2022.

What impact has Hyundai's partnership with Lurie Children's Hospital had on child safety?

The partnership has enabled the distribution of over 1,000 new car seats to families in need and provided safety education to over 2,000 families through community classes, virtual classes, and events.

What percentage of car seats are installed incorrectly according to NHTSA?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 50% of car seats and booster seats are installed incorrectly or improperly used.

How effective are properly installed car seats in preventing fatal injuries?

Properly used car seats can reduce fatal injury risk by 71% for infants under one year old and 54% for children aged 1-4 years.

What services were provided at Hyundai's safety seat check event in Chicago?

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians inspected car seats for proper fit, installation, expiration dates, and recalls, provided education on correct usage, and offered free replacement seats when needed.