NHTSA Recall # | 131733 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V017000 |
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Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Supplier | BMW |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 14/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/12/06 |
End date of manufacturing | 27/06/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 14/01/19 |
Report created | 31/01/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 83016 |
Defect summary | Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m vehicles, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m vehicles, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and 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 frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began march 14, 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). |