2012-2013 BMW M6 and BMW X3 recall: inflator module
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on August 8, 2017. It covers about 6,785 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,785
- reported
- Aug 8, 2017
- owners notified
- Oct 6, 2017
- related complaints
- 20
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe 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 module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V495000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 17V495000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 BMW M6 and BMW X3 inflator module?
Yes. Recall 17V495000, reported on August 8, 2017, covers about 6,785 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V495000?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 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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