9999 ZF AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT Recall

Campaign:: 18E043000 on 06/24/2018
Component:: Air bags: air bag control module
Affected:: 727,921
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.