2014-2015 BMW X3, BMW X4 and others recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on September 21, 2016. It covers about 3,606 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,606
- reported
- Sep 21, 2016
- owners notified
- Nov 1, 2016
- related complaints
- 32
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V683000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V683000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 BMW X3, BMW X4 and others inflator module?
Yes. Recall 16V683000, reported on September 21, 2016, covers about 3,606 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V683000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 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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