ZF AIR BAG Control Unit: Air bags
Recall 18E043000 · Jun 20, 2018 · TRW Automotive Inc
3,619,897
units affected
3,619,897
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18E043000
- Date
- Jun 20, 2018
- Maker
- TRW Automotive Inc
- Units affected
- 3,619,897
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
TRW Automotive Inc (TRW) has submitted a Defect Information Report based upon decisions made by Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America to conduct recalls (numbers 18V137 and 18V363 respectively). In the event of a crash, certain ZF Air Bag Control Units (ACU) may be damaged from electrical overstress, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
What can happen
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
TRW is working with the vehicle manufacturers. Hyundai and Kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. Hyundai owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Kia owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| ZF | Air Bag Control Unit | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18E043000?
1 model: ZF Air Bag Control Unit (all years), about 3.62 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18E043000?
TRW is working with the vehicle manufacturers. Hyundai and Kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. Hyundai owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Kia owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
What can happen?
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
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.