NHTSA Recall 19V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V016000; Date: Jan. 14, 2019
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 BMW X1 Sav
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 12,880
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i, and x1 xdrive35i vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 4, 2019. 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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