The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21E095000·Announced 2021-11-19

Joyson Recalls Curtain Air Bag Inflators Due to Improper Deployment Risk

Key Safety Systems (Joyson) is recalling specific curtain air bag inflators that may contain incorrect gas amounts, potentially causing improper deployment and increasing injury risk in crashes.

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 safety-critical vehicle component (air bags) where a defect could lead to improper deployment and increased injury risk in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Key Safety Systems, Inc. (DBA Joyson) is recalling certain Curtain Air Bag Inflators, model HPH-A, with part numbers 2546178-AD, 2546179-AD, 2546180-AD, and 2546219-AE. The defect involves the inflators potentially being manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which could result in an improper air bag deployment.

An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved, other than noting that Ram owners may contact FCA US, LLC.

Joyson will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to replace the curtain air bag module free of charge. Ram owners are advised to contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Joyson's recall number is QN 22774. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN recall
Manufacturer
Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
311

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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