The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E052000·Announced 2021-06-14

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

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
Hazard
Affected units
266,772

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Autoliv, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · crash injury

See all →