NHTSA Recall 17V495000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V495000; Date: Aug. 8, 2017
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 BMW M6; 2012 BMW X3; 2013 BMW X3
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 6,785
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, and m6 convertible vehicles and 2013 m6 coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 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: Oct 6, 2017
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