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Continental Automotive Air Bags recall
Recalled January 27, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16E007000 · Continental Automotive
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
5,000,000 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Continental Automotive AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
Manufacturer(s)
Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →