Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The Sensor Cluster Unit in your BMW is a critical computer that helps control your airbags, safety belt pre-tensioners, and head restraints. Unfortunately, some of these units may have been installed incorrectly, which could lead to problems in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a severe collision, your airbags, safety belts, and head restraints might not deploy properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty Sensor Cluster Unit with a new one, free of charge. You'll receive a notification, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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