Key Safety Systems Driver Frontal Air Bag recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 6, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Key Safety Systems, Inc. - (DBA Joyson) recalls Key Safety Systems Driver Frontal Air Bag

Recall number

16E028000

Brand / firm

Key Safety Systems

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 300 units

Why it was recalled

An air bag that inflates improperly increases the risk of injury.

What was recalled

Key Safety Systems, Inc. (KSS) is recalling certain Driver Frontal Air Bags, model ADI Dual, manufactured May 6, 2007, to January 29, 2016. These air bags may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage deployment, resulting in the second stage deploying improperly in certain crashes.

What to do

KSS will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected air bags, and those manufacturers will notify owners and their dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 1 2016. Owners may contact KSS customer service at 1-586-726-3800.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.