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20E-061

Aug 27

ZF North America

Diffusers may be improperly crimped causing them to separate from the inflator in the event of a curtain air bag deployment, affecting the curtain…

Airbags

1,401

Part replacement

20E-060

Aug 27

Stellantis

In certain accelerator pedal positions, the floormats may prevent the pedal from returning to the normal resting (idle) position

Equipment

34,034

Repair or modification

20V-506

Aug 26

Paccar

Axles may have lower rear pivot bolts that are not long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts

Powertrain

1,097

Part replacement

20V-505

Aug 26

Volkswagen

Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly

Seats

5,376

Part replacement

20V-504

Aug 26

Volkswagen

Driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production

Lighting

Repair or modification

20V-503

Aug 25

Volvo Cars

Nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly

Visibility and wipers

87,226

Repair or modification

20V-502

Aug 25

Altec Industries

During an HC Desorb cycle, the vehicle's idle will rapidly rise causing an increase in pump flow

Engine and cooling

Software update

20V-501

Aug 25

Altec Industries

Load holding grip of the grapple tines may loosen, resulting in a loss of load control

Equipment

Repair or modification

20V-500

Aug 24

Equipment Technology

Equipment Technology, L.L.C

Equipment

Part replacement

20V-499

Aug 24

Oshkosh

Plastic threads holding the two halves of the pressure switch may strip when the switch is pressurized, resulting in an air leak which, if severe…

Lighting

172

Part replacement

Campaign 20E-061

Diffusers may be improperly crimped causing them to separate from the inflator in the event of a curtain air bag deployment, affecting the curtain…

Manufacturer: ZF North America
Filed: August 27, 2020
Component: Airbags
Vehicles affected: 1,401
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Equipment

Defect summary

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Air Bag Inflators, part numbers 34277217A, 34204745A, 34177958C, and 34200077B. The diffusers may be improperly crimped causing them to separate from the inflator in the event of a curtain air bag deployment, affecting the curtain air bag inflation.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

ZF has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. The vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W52. Ford vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. GM vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

Affected models

ZF AIR BAG Inflator Year not stated

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