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- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2017 vehicles may have side curtain airbags for the front seats that do not deploy in their intended positions during a crash. The vehicles therefore do not fully meet federal ejection mitigation safety requirements.
If a side curtain airbag fails to inflate as designed in a crash, front seat occupants face an increased risk of injury. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and watch for a notice from the manufacturer.
The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain airbag covers at no cost. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected], and the recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mini Clubman | 20162017 |
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