NHTSA Recall 17V428000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V428000; Date: Jul. 6, 2017
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 BMW 325I; 2006 BMW 325XI; 2006 BMW 330I; 2006 BMW 330XI; 2006 BMW 525I; 2006 BMW 525XI; 2006 BMW 530I; 2006 BMW 530XI; 2006 BMW 550I
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 2,158
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the sport seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. 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: Sep 1, 2017
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