The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20E066000·Announced 2020-09-10

iSi Automotive Recalls Curtain Air Bags That May Not Inflate Properly

iSi Automotive Austria GmbH is recalling specific curtain air bags that may fail to inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 safety-critical vehicle component (air bags) that may fail to deploy, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

iSi Automotive Austria GmbH (iSi) is recalling certain Curtain Air Bags, including part numbers 36A 880 741 E, 4M0 880 741 H, and 4M0 880 742 H. The defect involves the air bags potentially failing to inflate properly in the event of a crash.

An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Vehicle manufacturers that used these affected iSi curtain air bags have filed their own recalls. Dealers for those companies will replace the curtain air bags free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN recall
Manufacturer
iSi Automotive Austria GmbH
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
387

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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