NHTSA Recall 17V720000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V720000; Date: Nov. 16, 2017
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 BMW I3; 2015 BMW I3; 2016 BMW I3; 2017 BMW I3; 2018 BMW I3
Component: Air Bags:frontal
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 32,000
Recall Summary:
BMW of north America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection. "
How to Fix:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
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: Jan 12, 2018
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