Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag in your driver's side is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion the impact. In some 2006-2012 3 Series models, the air bag inflator might have been replaced with a faulty one when your steering wheel was upgraded.
Risk if Unfixed
If this faulty inflator explodes during a crash, it could spray sharp metal fragments into the driver's area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the air bag module if needed, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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