NHTSA Recall 24V288000
NHTSA Campaign Id 24V288000; Date: Apr. 24, 2024
an inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 BMW 228I; 2015 BMW 228I; 2014 BMW 320I; 2015 BMW 320I; 2014 BMW 328D; 2015 BMW 328D; 2014 BMW 328I; 2015 BMW 328I; 2014 BMW 335I; 2015 BMW 335I; 2014 BMW 428I; 2015 BMW 428I; 2014 BMW 435I; 2015 BMW 435I; 2014 BMW M235i; 2015 BMW M235i; 2014 BMW M3; 2015 BMW M3; 2014 BMW M4; 2015 BMW M4
Component: Air Bags:side/window:head:inflator
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 5,761
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive, m3, 328d, 328d xdrive), 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive, m4), and 2015 4 series gran coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive) vehicles. the head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
How to Fix:
dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 14, 2024. 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.nhtsa.gov.
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