Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you from injury. In some affected models, the air bag's inflator could be faulty and rupture during deployment, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal shards flying at you, putting you at risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe, new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and follow the instructions in the letter.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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