Continental recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. (Continental Automotive) is recalling certain PSAT Pressure Sensor model PAST 5.5 AK2D (Please see 573 Report for list of part numbers). The PSAT side crash pressure sensor mold was not cleaned properly during formation of the housing unit, causing the sensor to loosen from the connector harness.
What could happen
A side crash sensor connector that becomes loose may delay the reaction of the side air bags, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Continental will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to provide a remedy through their dealership networks. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Continental Automotive customer service at 1-248-393-5300.
Vehicles covered
- Continental Psat Pressure Sensor
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E066000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 22, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 22, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,904
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Sensor › Side impact
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.nhtsa.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.