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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16E007000

Continental Automotive Air Bag Control Unit — Air bags

Published January 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: January 27, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16E007000, published January 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc; Continental Automotive Air Bag Control Unit — Air bags.

What's the hazard

Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain Air Bag Control Units (ABCU) manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2010. The affected units have a power supply component that may corrode and result in the failure of the ABCU.

What to do

Continental will notify the vehicle manufacturers that installed the air bag control units into vehicles. The affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls for these vehicles and notify their customers and replace the air bag control units. The recall began on January 26, 2016.

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Recall details

Brand
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE
Model
AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
Manufacturer
Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc
Lot
CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Continental Automotive Air Bag Control Unit — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16E007000 on January 27, 2016. Reported hazard: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental) is recalling certain Air Bag Control Units (ABCU) manufactured January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2010. The affected units have a power supply component that may corrode and result in the failure of the ABCU.

What should I do if I have this product?

Continental will notify the vehicle manufacturers that installed the air bag control units into vehicles. The affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls for these vehicles and notify their customers and replace the air bag control units. The recall began on January 26, 2016.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE. Model: AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)