Autoliv Recalls AI2 Air Bag Initiators Due to Deployment Failure Risk
Autoliv is recalling AI2 Air Bag Initiators manufactured between June 2016 and November 2016 because an improper chemical mix may prevent air bags from deploying properly in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag deployment failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Autoliv, Inc. is recalling specific AI2 Air Bag Initiators manufactured between June 16, 2016, and November 4, 2016. The affected components may contain an improper generant mix ratio, which could prevent the air bags from deploying properly in the event of a crash. This recall expands the population of initiators previously recalled under campaign 16E-095.
If air bags fail to deploy properly during a crash, the risk of injury to vehicle occupants increases. Autoliv has notified the vehicle manufacturers that used these affected initiators. These automakers are responsible for filing new recalls as necessary to address the issue in their specific vehicle models.
Owners of affected vehicles should monitor communications from their vehicle manufacturer for specific recall instructions. While Autoliv has provided a contact number (1-248-276-0722), the primary corrective action is being managed by the automakers. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for additional information.
The recalled product
- Product
- AIR BAGS recall
- Manufacturer
- Autoliv, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bag Initiators
- Affected units
- 16,604
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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