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Campaign 16V832000

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ID: #16V832000 MFR: BMW of North America, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty air bag control module that could be incorrectly programmed, which could prevent your air bags from deploying properly in an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a bad crash, your air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners, and head restraints might not work as they should, which could increase the risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of the faulty control module at a dealership, with no cost to you.

Affected Vehicles

2011 BMW 535i
2011 BMW 528i
2011 BMW 550i

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V832000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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