Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16E007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16E007000 by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.. Affecting air bag control units (abcu) manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2010 Includes 5,000,000 affected units, Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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air bag control units (abcu) manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2010

Defect Summary

Continental automotive systems, inc. (continental) is recalling certain air bag control units (abcu) manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2010. the affected units have a power supply component that may corrode and result in the failure of the abcu.

Corrective Action

Continental will notify the vehicle manufacturers that installed the air bag control units into vehicles. the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls for these vehicles and notify their customers and replace the air bag control units. the recall began on january 26, 2016.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16E007000

Manufacturer: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-01-27T00:00:00

Subject: Air bag control unit power supply corrosion

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 5,000,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Continental automotive systems, inc. (continental) is recalling certain air bag control units (abcu) manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2010. the affected units have a power supply component that may corrode and result in the failure of the abcu.

Consequence Summary: If the air bag control unit fails, safety systems such as seat belt pretensioners and air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. additionally, in some vehicles, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Continental will notify the vehicle manufacturers that installed the air bag control units into vehicles. the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls for these vehicles and notify their customers and replace the air bag control units. the recall began on january 26, 2016.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 16E007000

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