Large Recall NHTSA · 16E007000 Reported January 27, 2016

Air bag control unit power supply corrosion

Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc · N/A · 5,000,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,000,000
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
January 27, 2016

Defect Summary

Continental automotive systems, inc. (continental) is recalling certain air bag control units (abcu) manufactured january 1, 2006, to december 31, 2010. the affected units have a power supply component that may corrode and result in the failure of the abcu.

Safety Consequence

If the air bag control unit fails, safety systems such as seat belt pretensioners and air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. additionally, in some vehicles, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Continental will notify the vehicle manufacturers that installed the air bag control units into vehicles. the affected vehicle manufacturers will file recalls for these vehicles and notify their customers and replace the air bag control units. the recall began on january 26, 2016.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc dealer and reference recall ID 16E007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16E007000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16E007000?

NHTSA recall 16E007000 was issued by Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc on January 27, 2016. It addresses: Air bag control unit power supply corrosion. The recall affects approximately 5,000,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Aumovio Automotive Systems, Inc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E007000 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.