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Bosch Air Bags recall

Recalled November 14, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E076000 · Bosch

Hazard
Depending on which circuits short, the frontal air bags, side curtain air bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash necessitating their deployment, and increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
The affected vehicle manufacturers, Ford and Chrysler have initiated safety recall campaigns 14V597 and 14V643, respectively, to address this safety defect. Owners with questions may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relation Center at 1-866-436-7332 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Units
1,073,320 units

Description

Ford and Chrysler are recalling various vehicles with certain original equipment Restraint Control Modules (RCM) AB10+ manufactured by Robert Bosch LLC between February 1, 2012, to August 27, 2013. The conformal coating of the circuit boards in the affected modules may not have been cured properly which could induce shorting in those circuits.

What to do

The affected vehicle manufacturers, Ford and Chrysler have initiated safety recall campaigns 14V597 and 14V643, respectively, to address this safety defect. Owners with questions may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relation Center at 1-866-436-7332 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Product
Bosch RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer(s)
Robert Bosch, LLC

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

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