Autoliv to supply replacement airbag inflators for Honda

Autoliv, Inc, the global leader in automotive safety, will supply replacement airbag inflators to be used by Honda Motor Company in support of the ongoing field action initiatives in the United States.

The agreement is made in order to meet the expanded supply of inflators needed by Honda and is subject to definitive documentation. In order to be able to meet increased demand, Autoliv will build additional inflator capacity in its existing manufacturing facilities. Deliveries are estimated to commence after a period of about six months from today. 

“In the current difficult situation with a very high level of field actions and recalls in the market we are doing our utmost to support our customers. With quality as our first priority we are assessing the current and upcoming market needs in order to match our delivery capabilities in the best possible way,” said Jan Carlson, chairman, president and CEO of Autoliv. 

Autoliv Inc develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has more than 80 facilities with close to 59,000 employees in 29 countries. In addition, the Company has ten technical centrers in nine countries around the world, with 21 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2013 amounted to US $8.8 billion.