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March 1, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V173000
Air Bag Malfunction Warning Light Failure
A warning light that fails to indicate a problem with air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V173
Manufacturer Faraday Future Eco Sales Co. LLC
Components AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 11
Summary
Faraday Future Eco Sales. LLC (FF) is recalling certain 2023 Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Alliance vehicles. A software error may prevent the air bag malfunction warning light from illuminating when a system fault is detected in the Airbag Control Unit (ACU).
Remedy
FF will deploy an over-the-air (OTA) iHUB module software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Faraday customer service at 1-800-228-7702. FF’s number for this recall is 24-90-32-01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
PU-24-90-32-01
03/01/2024
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 24-90-32-01: Airbag Telltale Light May Not Illuminate in Case of a Malfunction.
Q1) Which vehicles are involved?
A1) Faraday Future has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2023 model year FF 91 2.0 Alliance vehicles.
Q2) What is the issue or condition?
A2) A software issue exists in certain of these vehicles which would cause the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) communications fault to not illuminate the airbag malfunction indicator lamp. As a result, an ACU communications fault would not illuminate the airbag light to indicate a problem to the driver.
Q3) What symptoms may be experienced? What warning signs may be associated with the issue or condition described?
A3) Loss of communication with the ACU will not illuminate the Airbag telltale light. There will be no indication to the driver that there may be an issue with the airbag system.
Q4) What is the remedy/repair?
A4) FF will update the software in the vehicle’s iHUB module. The software update can also be performed remotely using wireless over-the-air technology (OTA).
Q5) What is the safety risk? Is the vehicle safe to drive?
A5) A driver might not be warned of an ACU loss of communication fault which might indicate a problem with airbag deployment. If airbags do not deploy appropriately in a crash, there is an increased risk of injury in that crash.
Q6) Does the owner have to pay for this remedy/repair?
A6) No, this inspection/repair will be done at no cost to the customer.
Q7) Is the remedy/repair available now?
A7) Yes, FF will notify affected vehicle owners that their vehicle is included in this recall and the repair is available.
Q8) What should owners do until recall repairs can be completed? Are there any special instructions? A8) If special instructions are provided, they will be included in the notification letters to customers.
Q9) How can owners check to see if their vehicle is involved in this recall action?
A9) FF will notify all owners who own a vehicle involved in this recall by mail, email and phone. Owners may also contact FF Service Support by calling 1-877-FF-HELPU (1-877-334-3578) or by email: ServiceSupport@ff.com. Additionally, customers can visit NHTSA’s website at https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/
Chronology :
On February 12th 2024, a design review of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and warning telltale issue was opened following validation testing feedback for a future SW release, where it was reported that conditions involving loss of communication with the ACU did not illuminate the airbag malfunction indicator telltale light.
On February 13th 2024, a Product Defect Safety Investigation (PDSI 2024-01) was initiated within the FF Product Safety Working Group (PSWG).
On February 26th 2024, the PSWG reviewed additional information and concluded that “Airbag Warning Telltale Not Illuminating” under the condition of loss of communication between the ACU and the iHUB is an “Unreasonable Risk to Safety”.
On February 27th 2024, the PSWG findings and recommendation were presented to the FF Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC, at this time, approved a voluntary recall for internal product defect safety investigation PDSI 2024-01 – “Airbag Warning Telltale”. FF is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FARADAY FUTURE | FF-91 ALLIANCE | 2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V173-2906.pdf 732.584KB
PU-24-90-32-01 03/01/2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RMISC-24V173-0134.pdf 124.432KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V173-8183.PDF 214.769KB
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Faraday Future Eco Sales Co. LLC
DBA Faraday Future
501 W. 190th Street
Gardena, CA 90248
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-173
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Faraday Future Eco Sales Co. LLC MAR 01, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-173 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24-90-32-01 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Faraday Future Eco Sales Co. LLC Address : 501 W 190th Street
Gardena CA 90248
Company phone : 800.228.7702
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 11 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Faraday Future FF 91 2.0 Alliance Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC
Descriptive Information : Faraday Future Eco Sales Co. LLC (Faraday Future) (FF) is recalling certain 2023 FF 91 2.0 Alliance vehicles. The iHUB module incorrectly processes a loss of communication with the Airbag Control Unit (ACU), causing the air bag malfunction indicator telltale light to not illuminate. All FF 91 2.0 Alliance Edition vehicles manufactured between 3/2023 and 12/2023, eleven (11) vehicles in total, are affected by this issue.
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Production Dates : MAR 01, 2023 – DEC 01, 2023
VIN Range 1 : Begin : 7G090AMR6PH000001 End : 7G090AMR7PH000011 Not sequential VIN Range 2 : Begin : 7G090FMR6PH000349 End : 7G090FMR6PH000349 Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Faraday Future has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2023 model year FF 91 Alliance vehicles. A software issue exists in these vehicles which would cause the airbag malfunction indicator telltale light to not illuminate in the case of an Airbag Control Unit (ACU) communications fault. As a result, if there is a loss of communication or power to the ACU, the airbag telltale light would not illuminate to indicate a system fault to the driver.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A driver will not be warned of an ACU loss of communication fault which
might indicate a problem with airbag deployment. If airbags do not deploy Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-173 Page 2 appropriately in a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to occupants in that crash.
Description of the Cause : The iHUB module software does not correctly indicate loss of communication with the ACU. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name 1 : iHub
Component Description : Information Gateway Component Part Number : P-02817591 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On February 12th 2024, a design review of the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and warning telltale issue was opened following validation testing feedback for a future SW release, where it was reported that conditions involving loss of communication with the ACU did not illuminate the airbag malfunction indicator telltale light. On February 13th 2024, a Product Defect Safety Investigation (PDSI 2024-01) was initiated within the FF Product Safety Working Group (PSWG). On February 26th 2024, the PSWG reviewed additional information and concluded that “Airbag Warning Telltale Not Illuminating” under the condition of loss of communication between the ACU and the iHUB is an “Unreasonable Risk to Safety”. On February 27th 2024, the PSWG findings and recommendation were presented to the FF Product Safety Executive Council (PSEC). The PSEC, at this time, approved a voluntary recall for internal product defect safety investigation PDSI 2024-01 – “Airbag Warning Telltale”. FF is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-173
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : FF will update the software in the vehicle’s iHUB module. FF will schedule
concierge pick up, and redelivery, of the owners’ vehicles to have the updates performed at the FF Service Hub in Gardena, CA.. Alternatively, owners may have the opportunity to accept the software update using FF Over The Air (OTA) technology. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 573.13(d)(1), all covered vehicles are under warranty, so reimbursement will not be offered. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The revised/updated iHub module software will retrieve the data indicating loss of communication with the ACU which will ensure an ACU fault of this type will be correctly communicated to the customer.
Production release of affected vehicles was halted at FF’s Hanford California assembly plant on February 27, 2024. The FF Hanford plant will implement the corrected software when production of the affected models resumes, prior to their release. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Currently, FF has not activated, and does not currently utilize a “third
party” sales and service network. All sales and service activities are performed at FF’s Los Angeles HQ. All internal sales and service personnel in FF Eco Sales Co. LLC have been notified of this recall. Customer notification is estimated to begin on March 15th 2024.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 01, 2024 – MAR 01, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAR 15, 2024 – MAR 20, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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