The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E075000·Announced 2017-12-12

Autoliv Recalls ACH 2.4 Side Curtain Air Bags Due to Detachment Risk

Autoliv is recalling ACH 2.4 inflatable side curtain air bags because a component may detach during deployment, posing a projectile injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag projectile) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed fatalities or serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

Autoliv, Inc. is recalling certain ACH 2.4 inflatable side curtain air bags. The recall involves a defect where a component within the inflators may detach during the deployment of the air bag.

If the component detaches, it may enter the passenger compartment and act as a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the specific vehicle models involved.

Autoliv will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased these 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW recall
Manufacturer
Autoliv, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
13,398

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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