Large Recall NHTSA · 16E094000 Reported December 15, 2016

Seatbelt component may detach and enter the cabin

Autoliv, Inc. · Seat Belts · 111,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16E094000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
111,500
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 15, 2016

Defect Summary

Autoliv, inc. (autoliv) is recalling certain seatbelt retractors equipped with pretensioners, models r200, r200 long and r200.1, manufactured april 10, 2016, to october 15, 2016. the micro gas generator (mgg), a subcomponent part used on front, rear, and rear center seat belt retractors with pretensioners, may detach after the seatbelt retractor pretensioner is deployed.

Safety Consequence

Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the mgg detaches, it may be a projectile within the vehicle cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Autoliv has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the mggs and is working with them to determine into which vehicles the affected mggs were installed into. as this work progresses, vehicle recalls may be announced by the impacted vehicle manufacturers. owners may contact autoliv at 1-248-276-0722.

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 Autoliv, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16E094000 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 16E094000

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

What is recall 16E094000?

NHTSA recall 16E094000 was issued by Autoliv, Inc. on December 15, 2016. It addresses: Seatbelt component may detach and enter the cabin. The recall affects approximately 111,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autoliv, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16E094000 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.