The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17E010000·Announced 2017-02-20

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
Affected units
16,604

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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