Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V553000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V553000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016 Includes 7,810 affected units, Side Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. the side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V553000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-25T00:00:00
Subject: Side air bag may deploy improperly/fmvss 226
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 7,810

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 mini clubman vehicles manufactured august 19, 2015, through july 14, 2016. the side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Consequence Summary: If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin september 12, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 97.99

Metadata

SID: row-cvt6_q9pq_749v
NHTSA ID: 16V553000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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