Zf North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20E052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E052000 by Zf North America, Inc.. Affecting remote accelerometer sensors (ras) installed in 2019 chrysler jeep cherokee and 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles Includes 189,883 affected units, Air Bag Crash Sensors Damaged During Manufacturing, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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remote accelerometer sensors (ras) installed in 2019 chrysler jeep cherokee and 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles

Defect Summary

Zf north america, inc. (zf) is recalling certain remote accelerometer sensors (ras) installed in 2019 chrysler jeep cherokee and 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. the air bag crash sensors may have been exposed to excessively high temperatures during manufacturing, resulting in damaged soldering connections within the sensors.

Corrective Action

Zf has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. the vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. volkswagen vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. chrysler's number for this recall is v63. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69al.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E052000
Report Received Date: 2020-07-30T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag crash sensors damaged during manufacturing
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 189,883

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Zf north america, inc. (zf) is recalling certain remote accelerometer sensors (ras) installed in 2019 chrysler jeep cherokee and 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. the air bag crash sensors may have been exposed to excessively high temperatures during manufacturing, resulting in damaged soldering connections within the sensors.
Consequence Summary: A damaged air bag crash sensor may cause a delayed air bag deployment in a frontal crash or a risk of a non-deployment in a low speed crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Zf has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. the vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. volkswagen vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. chrysler's number for this recall is v63. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69al.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 20E052000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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