NHTSA Recall 20V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 20V016000; Date: Jan. 15, 2020
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 BMW X5; 2008 BMW X5; 2009 BMW X5; 2010 BMW X5; 2011 BMW X5; 2012 BMW X5; 2008 BMW X6; 2009 BMW X6; 2010 BMW X6; 2011 BMW X6; 2012 BMW X6; 2010 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac; 2011 BMW X6 Activehybrid Sac
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 4,007
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2009-2012 x5 xdrive35d, 2008-2012 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m, 2007-2012 x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m and 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (pspi-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
How to Fix:
bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 6, 2020. 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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