ZF North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by ZF North America, Inc. in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 27, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Diffuser May Separate From Air Bag Inflator

ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Air Bag Inflators, part numbers 34277217A, 34204745A, 34177958C, and 34200077B. The diffusers may be improperly crimped causing them to separate from the inflator in the event of a curtain air bag deployment, affecting the curtain air bag inflation.

NHTSA ID: 20E061000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 1,401

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, 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 side curtain air bag assemblies, free of charge. Chrysler vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W52. Ford vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35. GM vehicle owners may contact their customer service at 1-866-522-9559. GM's number for this recall is N202305380.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 30, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Air Bag Crash Sensors Damaged During Manufacturing

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.

NHTSA ID: 20E052000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 189,883

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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