Autoliv Seatbelt/Airbag Initiator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 7, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Autoliv, Inc. recalls Autoliv Seatbelt/Airbag Initiator

Recall number

16E095000

Brand / firm

Autoliv

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 116,820 units

Why it was recalled

Air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that fail to deploy in the event of a crash increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Autoliv, Inc. (Autoliv) is recalling certain AI2 Seat Belt and 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 and/or the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.

What to do

Autoliv has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the initiators and are working with them to determine which vehicles the affected initiators were installed into. As this work progresses, numerous vehicle recalls will likely be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. Owners may contact Autoliv at 1-248-276-0722.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.