NHTSA Recall # | 128793 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V352000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | M4 |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER |
Date of notification | 08/07/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 21/02/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/05/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 09/05/19 |
Report created | 13/05/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 5079 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xdrive, m240i, m240i xdrive, m2 competition coupe, 430i, 430i xdrive, 440i, 440i xdrive, m4, and 2019 330i xdrive sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled. |
Consequence summary | An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury. |
Corrective action | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began july 8, 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). |