NHTSA Recall 16V832000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V832000; Date: Nov. 17, 2016
Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 BMW 528I; 2011 BMW 535I; 2011 BMW 550I
Component: Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 91
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement sensor cluster unit (scu) during a service visit. These scus have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the scu may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the scu, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. 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: Dec 16, 2016
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