Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: The Air Bag On/Off Switch Assemblies Do Not Provide A Separate Light To Indicate That An Air Bag Has Been Temporarily Switched Off Or Disabled. Also, The Vehicle’S Air Bag Readiness Indicator Lamp Stays On When An Air Bag Is Disabled.
Make Of Vehicle
AIRBAG
Model Of Vehicle
SWITCH
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E010000
Component Description
Interior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle Occupant Is Unaware That The Airbag Has Been Switched Off Or Disabled Which Could Result In Injury In A Crash. Also, The Occupant Is Unaware Of Any Failure Or MalfunCTIon That May Be Detected By The Vehicle’S Air Bag Monitoring System Because The Air Bag Indicator Lamp Stays On When An Air Bag Is Disabled.
Fix Defect
The Manufacturer Has Discontinued The Use Of This Assembly And Will Notify Owners To Bring Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer To Have The Switch Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Airbag Systems, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
50
Date Owners Notified
20000701
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Airbag Systems, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000303