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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
- 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
BMW is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag system does not fully meet federal occupant crash protection requirements (FMVSS 208). In a frontal crash, a small adult driver who is not wearing a seat belt may face a higher risk of neck injury.
The fix is a software update to the driver air bag control unit, performed by authorized BMW dealers at no cost to the owner. BMW will notify owners by mail, and the recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. You can also contact BMW customer service at 1-855-269-3361 with the dedicated i3 recall line.
Do not wait for the letter to arrive. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall lookup or with a BMW dealer to confirm whether your i3 is affected, and always wear your seat belt, which reduces the risk of injury in a crash.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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