2017 BMW X5 recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on March 17, 2017. It covers about 36 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36
- reported
- Mar 17, 2017
- owners notified
- May 8, 2017
- related complaints
- 5
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.
- Risk
- If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V189000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V189000
Is there a recall on the 2017 BMW X5 inflator module?
Yes. Recall 17V189000, reported on March 17, 2017, covers about 36 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V189000?
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. 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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