2011 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others recall: sensor/control module-inactive
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on November 17, 2016. It covers about 91 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91
- reported
- Nov 17, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2016
- related complaints
- 14
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V832000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 14 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 16V832000
Is there a recall on the 2011 BMW 528I, BMW 535I and others sensor/control module-inactive?
Yes. Recall 16V832000, reported on November 17, 2016, covers about 91 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V832000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 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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