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2008 BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall


NHTSA Recall #	179265
NHTSA Compaign #	20V016000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Supplier	BMW
Brand	BMW
Model	X5
Model Year	2008
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU
Date of notification	11/03/20
Begin date of manufacuring	31/03/23
End date of manufacturing	31/03/23
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	15/01/20
Report created	15/01/20
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	4007
Defect 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.
Consequence summary	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective action	Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began march 11, 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).

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2008 BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall

2008 BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal Passenger Side Inflator Modu Recall

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