Bmw Of North America, Llc | model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles | NHTSA Recall #16V683000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V683000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles Includes 3,606 affected units, Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles. the affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V683000
Report Received Date: 2016-09-21T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrectly welded driver air bag inflator
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 3,606

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles. the affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.52

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V683000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
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Updated At: 1741512641
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