Continental Psat Pressure Sensor: Side impact

Date

July 22, 2021

Filed by

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.

Vehicles

Continental Psat Pressure Sensor (years not listed)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact

Description of the defect

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental Automotive) is recalling certain PSAT Pressure Sensor model PAST 5.5 AK2D (Please see 573 Report for list of part numbers). The PSAT side crash pressure sensor mold was not cleaned properly during formation of the housing unit, causing the sensor to loosen from the connector harness.

Potentially affected

6904

What can happen

A side crash sensor connector that becomes loose may delay the reaction of the side air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Continental will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to provide a remedy through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Continental Automotive customer service at 1-248-393-5300.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

July 22, 2021

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1032540010; PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1186650010; PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1186650020; PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1267130010; PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1267130020.; PSAT 5.5 AK2D · PSAT Pressure Sensor · A2C1551780010

Recall number

21E066000

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.