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
makesAndModelsmodel 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.