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BMW X1 SAV Recall 17V062: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash

NHTSA campaign 17V062, reported January 26, 2017, 16,771 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016-2017 BMW X1 vehicles have an instrument panel that may keep the front passenger airbag from deploying properly during a crash. If the airbag does not deploy correctly, the risk of injury to the front passenger increases.

BMW will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the instrument panel at no cost. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 for more information. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V062BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.

Affected vehicles

BMW X1 SAV20162017