Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V384000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V384000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 200,000 affected units, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. if this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.

Corrective Action

Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V384000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-08-05T00:00:00

Subject: Front passenger seat occupant detection mat

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 200,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Bmw is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. if this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the exception of the head protection system, will be deactivated and the air bag warning lamp as well as the passenger air bag "on-off" lamp will be illuminated.

Consequence Summary: In this situation the front passenger air bags will not deploy even if a sufficiently severe accident would occur and occupant protection provided by the system would not be possible.

Corrective Action: Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat. the recall began on november 6, 2008. bmw will also extend the warranty on these vehicles to 10 years from first registration without any mileage limit. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f8be-6mwy.57te

NHTSA ID: 08V384000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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