Trw Automotive, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18E043000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E043000 by Trw Automotive, Inc.. Includes 3,619,897 affected units, Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Trw automotive inc (trw) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions made by hyundai motor america and kia motors america to conduct recalls (numbers 18v137 and 18v363 respectively). in the event of a crash, certain zf air bag control units (acu) may be damaged from electrical overstress, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Corrective Action

Trw is working with the vehicle manufacturers. hyundai and kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. hyundai owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. kia owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E043000
Manufacturer: Trw Automotive, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-06-20T00:00:00
Subject: Air bags/seat belt pretensioners may be disabled
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3,619,897

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Trw automotive inc (trw) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions made by hyundai motor america and kia motors america to conduct recalls (numbers 18v137 and 18v363 respectively). in the event of a crash, certain zf air bag control units (acu) may be damaged from electrical overstress, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Consequence Summary: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Corrective Action: Trw is working with the vehicle manufacturers. hyundai and kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. hyundai owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. kia owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bvcb~356k~qppj
NHTSA ID: 18E043000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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