NHTSA Campaign 18E043000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Issued by TRW Automotive Inc · Reported Jun 20, 2018 · 3,619,897 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ZF AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT 3,619,897

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E043000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.