2016 BMW 740LI, BMW 750LI and others recall: sensor/control module-inactive
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 25, 2016. It covers about 6,110 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,110
- reported
- Mar 25, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 8, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V173000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V173000
Is there a recall on the 2016 BMW 740LI, BMW 750LI and others sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 16V173000, reported on March 25, 2016, covers about 6,110 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V173000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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