Air bag crash sensors damaged during manufacturing
Defect Summary
Zf north america, inc. (zf) is recalling certain remote accelerometer sensors (ras) installed in 2019 chrysler jeep cherokee and 2018 volkswagen atlas vehicles. the air bag crash sensors may have been exposed to excessively high temperatures during manufacturing, resulting in damaged soldering connections within the sensors.
Safety Consequence
A damaged air bag crash sensor may cause a delayed air bag deployment in a frontal crash or a risk of a non-deployment in a low speed crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Zf has notified the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected parts. the vehicle manufacturers notified their owners, and dealers will replace the air bag crash sensor, free of charge. chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. volkswagen vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. chrysler's number for this recall is v63. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69al.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Zf North America, Inc. or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 20E052000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20E052000?
NHTSA recall 20E052000 was issued by Zf North America, Inc. on July 30, 2020. It addresses: Air bag crash sensors damaged during manufacturing. The recall affects approximately 189,883 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Zf North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E052000 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.