Autoliv ACH 2.4 Curtain Inflator: Side/window

Date

Dec. 12, 2017

Filed by

Autoliv, Inc.

Vehicles

Autoliv ACH 2.4 Curtain Inflator (years not listed)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) is recalling certain ACH 2.4 inflatable side curtain air bags. The inflators for these air bags have a component that may detach during deployment of the inflatable curtain air bag.

Potentially affected

13398

What can happen

If the component detaches during deployment, it may enter the passenger compartment and be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Autoliv will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the side curtain air bags. Those manufacturers will conduct recalls and their dealers will replace the affected air bags, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2017. Owners may contact Autoliv customer service at 1-248-276-0722.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 12, 2017

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17E075000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.