The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21E066000·Announced 2021-07-22

Continental Automotive Recalls Side Impact Air Bag Pressure Sensors

Continental Automotive Systems is recalling PSAT side crash pressure sensors that may loosen due to improper mold cleaning, potentially delaying side air bag deployment.

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 bag sensor) where a defect increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. is recalling certain PSAT Pressure Sensor model PAST 5.5 AK2D units. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the sensor mold was not cleaned properly during the formation of the housing unit. This issue causes the sensor to loosen from the connector harness.

A loose side crash sensor connector may delay the reaction of the side air bags in a collision. This delay increases the risk of injury to vehicle occupants during a crash. The recall affects 6,904 units of the specific sensor model.

Continental will work with affected vehicle manufacturers to provide a remedy through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Continental Automotive customer service at 1-248-393-5300 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT recall
Manufacturer
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Safety Systems
Hazard
Affected units
6,904

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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