ALPS ELECTRIC ALPS ELECTRIC CLOCK SPRING Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
ALPS ELECTRIC CLOCK SPRING
Brand
ALPS ELECTRIC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
ALPS ELECTRIC CO., LTD is recalling certain ALPS ELECTRIC CLOCK SPRING equipment due to air bags issues. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIV.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
ALPS ELECTRIC HAS REPORTED THAT CERTAIN AIR BAG CLOCKSPRINGS IT MANUFACTURED AND IT SOLD TO VOLVO CARS AND JAGUAR LAND ROVER AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THEIR VEHICLE PRODUCTS ARE DEFECTIVE. THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT FAULT IN THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG CLOCKSPRING WIRING CONNECTOR FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED OR AT ALL, AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
ALPS ELECTRIC IS NOT CONDUCTING A RECALL CAMPAIGN. VOLVO CARS AND JAGUAR LAND ROVER ARE EACH CONDUCTING A RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THEIR RESPECTIVE VEHICLES ON WHICH THE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT WAS INSTALLED. VOLVO AND JAGUAR LAND ROVER WILL NOTIFY THEIR OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE VOLVO'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-489 OR JAGUAR LAND ROVER'S RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-581.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026