Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger side air bag inflator may not work properly in a crash, which could lead to a rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures, it could send sharp metal fragments into the passenger area, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
We'll replace the air bag module at no cost to you. A dealer will contact you to schedule the repair, which will be done free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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