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Rolls-Royce Ghost Recall 18V097: Head air bags may not fully inflate in a crash

NHTSA campaign 18V097, reported February 8, 2018, 3 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some head air bags in these vehicles may have been damaged during assembly. As a result, a head air bag may not fully inflate when it deploys in a crash.

If the head air bag does not inflate properly, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants in a crash. The affected vehicles have not yet been delivered to customers, so owner notification letters will not be sent.

Authorized Rolls-Royce dealers will inspect the head air bags and replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owners who have questions can contact Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V097BMW of North America, LLC
Component
AIR BAGS
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicles. The head air bags in these vehicles may have been damaged during vehicle assembly, possibly causing the head air bags to not fully inflate upon deployment.
Risk
If the head air bag does not inflate properly in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
None of the affected vehicles have been delivered to customers, therefore, owner notification letters will not be sent. Rolls-Royce dealers will inspect and replace the head air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
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

Rolls-Royce Ghost2018