Autoliv AIR BAG Initiator: Air bags
Recall 17E010000 · Feb 20, 2017 · Autoliv, Inc.
16,604
units affected
16,604
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E010000
- Date
- Feb 20, 2017
- Maker
- Autoliv, Inc.
- Units affected
- 16,604
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Air bags
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) is recalling certain AI2 Air Bag Initiators manufactured June 16, 2016, to November 4, 2016. The affected initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the air bags from deploying properly in the event of a crash.
What can happen
In the event of a crash, air bags that fail to deploy properly increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Autoliv has notified the vehicle manufacturers that used the affected initiators and the automakers will file new recalls as necessary. Owners may contact Autoliv at 1-248-276-0722. Note: This recall expands the population of initiators previously recalled under 16E-095.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Autoliv | Air Bag Initiator | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E010000?
1 model: Autoliv Air Bag Initiator (all years), about 16,604 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E010000?
Autoliv has notified the vehicle manufacturers that used the affected initiators and the automakers will file new recalls as necessary. Owners may contact Autoliv at 1-248-276-0722. Note: This recall expands the population of initiators previously recalled under 16E-095.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, air bags that fail to deploy properly increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.