Component
AIR BAGS
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The seat-mounted side air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to cushion your body. However, in certain 2016-2017 BMW models, the part that ignites the air bag may not work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy when it's supposed to, you could be more likely to get hurt in a crash. This is a serious safety issue, and we want to make sure you're protected.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the air bag module with a new one that works correctly – at no cost to you. They'll take care of the repair once you've been notified, so be sure to schedule it as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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