Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's side airbag in your vehicle is the part that deploys to protect you in a frontal crash. In some 2012-2013 models, the airbag inflator might not be properly attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator fails in a crash, the metal casing could break apart and hit you or your passengers, causing serious or even life-threatening injuries.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty driver's side airbag with a new, safe one — free of charge. This repair is scheduled to begin on October 6, 2017, and you should get in touch with them as soon as you can to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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