NHTSA Recall 17V605000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V605000; Date: Sep. 28, 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 X3; 2007 BMW X3; 2008 BMW X3; 2009 BMW X3; 2010 BMW X3
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 85,302
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW x3 2. 5i, x3 3. 0i and x3 xdrive30i sports activity vehicles. 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 replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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.
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