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SevereNHTSA·23E088000·Announced 2023-11-14

Driver Air Bag Clockspring Recall for Potential Deactivation

BCS Automotive recalls steering column control modules that may fail and deactivate driver air bags, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a safety system (air bag) may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, Ltd. is recalling certain steering column control modules (SCCM) installed in vehicles. This action follows recall determinations made by Ford Motor Company and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis). The SCCMs have electrical functions that may fail, which can deactivate the driver's air bag.

Vehicles with these specific SCCMs installed fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the driver.

Affected vehicle manufacturers were notified on November 8, 2023, and will determine the appropriate remedy for their vehicles. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE recall
Manufacturer
BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, L
Category
Vehicle — Steering Column / Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
80,206

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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