American Furukawa Steering Column Control recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 29, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

American Furukawa Inc. recalls American Furukawa Steering Column Control

Recall number

24E040000

Brand / firm

American Furukawa

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 85,515 units

Why it was recalled

A deactivated air bag cannot deploy as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

American Furukawa submitted a defect information report based upon the recall determinations made by Toyota (23V-480), Ford (23V-847), and Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) (24V-199, 24E-025). Certain clock springs installed in steering column control modules may have been contaminated during the manufacturing process, which can cause electrical failure and deactivate the driver's air bag.

What to do

Please refer to the respective vehicle manufacturers recalls for remedy information. Vehicle owners may contact their respective vehicle manufacturers' customer service phone numbers for each vehicle manufacturer recall.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.