Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag control module in your BMW is a computer that helps decide when to inflate your front air bags in a crash. In some 2016 models, this module can malfunction due to tiny particles left behind during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your front air bags might not deploy in a crash, which could put you and your passengers at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module with a new one, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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