Autoliv Recalls Automatic Locking Retractor Seat Belt Assemblies for Safety Non-Compliance
Autoliv is recalling certain Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies that may deactivate early. This defect increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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 structural vehicle defect (seat belt retractor) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Autoliv, Inc. is recalling certain Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The defect involves the ALR potentially deactivating early, before the webbing is fully retracted. As a result, these assemblies fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A seat belt retractor that does not function as intended can increase the risk of injury during a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.
Autoliv will work with vehicle manufacturers to provide replacement seatbelt assemblies for any non-compliant products free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. 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
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR recall
- Manufacturer
- Autoliv, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Seat Belts
- Affected units
- 266,772
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Autoliv, Inc.
See all →- HighAutoliv Recalls Front Seat Belt Retractors Due to Torsion Bar Damage
NHTSA · 2025-09-15
- SevereAutoliv Recalls Roof Rail Air Bag Inflators Due to Rupture Risk
NHTSA · 2024-05-03
- HighAutoliv Recalls ACH 2.4 Side Curtain Air Bags Due to Detachment Risk
NHTSA · 2017-12-12
- SevereAutoliv Recalls AI2 Air Bag Initiators Due to Deployment Failure Risk
NHTSA · 2017-02-20
- HighAutoliv Recalls Seatbelt Pretensioners Due to Detachment Risk
NHTSA · 2016-12-15
Same hazard · crash injury
See all →- Severe
- HighMercedes-Benz Recalls 2027 CLA 220 Vehicles for Seat Belt Defect
NHTSA · 2026-10-02
- HighEvenflo Recalls Revolve180 Litemax NXT Child Seats Due to Recline Defect
NHTSA · 2026-08-06
- HighGreat Dane Recalls 2027 Champion Trailers for Rear Impact Guard Defect
NHTSA · 2026-07-17
- Severe
Similar recalls
- HighAutoliv Recalls Front Seat Belt Retractors Due to Torsion Bar Damage
NHTSA · 2025-09-15
- HighAutoliv Recalls Seatbelt Pretensioners Due to Detachment Risk
NHTSA · 2016-12-15
- SevereAutoliv Recalls Seat Belt and Air Bag Initiators for Deployment Failure
NHTSA · 2016-12-07
- High2021 BMW X2 Seat Belt Retractor Defect Increases Injury Risk
NHTSA · 2021-07-21
- High
- HighBentley seat belt assembly defect may impair child restraint function
NHTSA · 2022-03-23