Continental Psat Pressure Sensor: Air bags
Recall 21E066000 · Jul 22, 2021 · Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
6,904
units affected
6,904
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21E066000
- Date
- Jul 22, 2021
- Maker
- Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,904
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Side impact
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental Automotive) is recalling certain PSAT Pressure Sensor model PAST 5.5 AK2D (Please see 573 Report for list of part numbers). The PSAT side crash pressure sensor mold was not cleaned properly during formation of the housing unit, causing the sensor to loosen from the connector harness.
What can happen
A side crash sensor connector that becomes loose may delay the reaction of the side air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Continental will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to provide a remedy through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Continental Automotive customer service at 1-248-393-5300.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Psat Pressure Sensor | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21E066000?
1 model: Continental Psat Pressure Sensor (all years), about 6,904 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21E066000?
Continental will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to provide a remedy through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Continental Automotive customer service at 1-248-393-5300.
What can happen?
A side crash sensor connector that becomes loose may delay the reaction of the side air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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.