Airbag systems/air bag on/off switch
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Airbag Systems, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 00E010000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00E010000?
NHTSA recall 00E010000 was issued by Airbag Systems, Inc. on March 3, 2000. It addresses: Airbag systems/air bag on/off switch. The recall affects approximately 50 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Airbag Systems, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.