Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The air bag control module in your vehicle is a critical safety component that helps deploy your front air bags. In some 2016 7-Series models, an electrical short can cause this module to reset unexpectedly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag control module resets during a crash, your front air bags may not deploy, which could leave you and your passengers more vulnerable to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag control module with a new one, free of charge. You should 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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