CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect. An inflator explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver and other occupants, raising the risk of serious injury or death in a crash.
The remedy is free: the driver's front airbag will be replaced at an authorized BMW dealer at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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