BCS Automotive Interface Air Bags recall

Recalled November 14, 2023 · NHTSA recall 23E088000 · BCS Automotive Interface

Hazard

A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers were notified November 8, 2023.

Units

80,206 units

Description

BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, Ltd. (BCS Automotive) submitted a non-compliance information report based upon the recall determinations made by Ford Motor Company (23V-847) and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) (24V-199). Certain steering column control modules (SCCM) installed into vehicles have electrical functions that may fail and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, vehicles with certain SCCMs installed fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

What to do

The affected vehicle manufacturers will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers were notified November 8, 2023.

Product

BCS Automotive Interface STEERING COLUMN CONTROL

Manufacturer(s)

BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, L

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →