Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger airbag is designed to protect you in case of a crash. Unfortunately, in some 2014-2016 MINI Cooper and BMW i3 models, the airbag might not deploy correctly in a low-speed crash due to a manufacturing error.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're a front seat passenger in a low-speed crash, the airbag might not deploy properly. This could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty airbag module with a new one at no charge. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
Original — Remedy
MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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