Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's side curtain air bags may not deploy correctly in a crash, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't inflate properly, you or a front seat passenger could get hurt more seriously in a crash.
Free Fix
BMW will fix your vehicle for free by modifying the air bag covers at a dealership, starting September 12, 2016.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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