NHTSA Recall # | 116575 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V173000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | 740LI |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 08/07/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/12/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 25/03/16 |
Report created | 25/03/16 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 6110 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016 740li, 750li, and 750lxi vehicles manufactured july 1, 2015, to december 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process. |
Consequence summary | In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2016. 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). |