The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E011000·Announced 2022-02-21

Joyson Recalls Curtain Air Bag Inflators Due to Component Errors

Joyson is recalling specific curtain air bag inflators because production interruptions may have caused duplicate or missing components, potentially affecting crash performance.

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 bag) where a defect could lead to injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or deaths, 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, specifically part numbers 2557843AA and 2553433AC. The recall is due to a potential production process interruption that may have resulted in the inflators having duplicate or missing components.

Air bags with incorrect inflator components may not properly restrain occupants in a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Joyson will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to provide replacement curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Joyson's number for this recall is QN24509. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR recall
Manufacturer
Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson)
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Affected units
15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson)

See all →

Same hazard · air bag failure

See all →