Air bags/seat belt pretensioners may be disabled
Defect Summary
Trw automotive inc (trw) has submitted a defect information report based upon decisions made by hyundai motor america and kia motors america to conduct recalls (numbers 18v137 and 18v363 respectively). in the event of a crash, certain zf air bag control units (acu) may be damaged from electrical overstress, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Safety Consequence
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Corrective Action
Trw is working with the vehicle manufacturers. hyundai and kia are finalizing the remedy plans for this recall. hyundai owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. kia owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Trw Automotive, Inc. or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 18E043000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18E043000?
NHTSA recall 18E043000 was issued by Trw Automotive, Inc. on June 20, 2018. It addresses: Air bags/seat belt pretensioners may be disabled. The recall affects approximately 3,619,897 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Trw Automotive, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E043000 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.