Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 18E-043 · Zf vehicles
TRW Automotive Inc recall 18E-043 covers 3,619,897 Zf vehicles for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2018.
Source: NHTSA recall 18E043000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Air bags may be disabled during crashNHTSA