The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25E030000·Announced 2025-04-28

Joyson Curtain Air Bag Inflator Recall for Rupture Risk

Key Safety Systems (Joyson) is recalling side curtain air bag inflators that may rupture due to a manufacturing defect, potentially causing injury to occupants.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (air bag inflator rupture) with a potential for significant injury from sharp metal fragments, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Key Safety Systems, Inc. (DBA Joyson) has submitted a defect information report regarding side curtain air bag inflators. This action is based on recall determinations made by General Motors, LLC and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The affected components are the right and left side curtain air bag inflators.

The inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect. If an inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments may strike vehicle occupants, resulting in injury.

Vehicle owners should refer to the respective vehicle manufacturers' recalls for remedy information. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer's customer service or Joyson customer service at 1-586-726-3800. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is available at 888-327-4236.

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
16,244

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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