NHTSA Recall 15V147000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V147000; Date: Mar. 13, 2015
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the hps air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 BMW X5; 2015 BMW X5
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 46
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW x5 xdrive 35d sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW x5 xdrive 35i, x5 sdrive 35i, x5 xdrive 50i, sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the head protection system (hps) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head protection system, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 24, 2015
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