Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V832000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V832000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 bmw 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, through august 31, 2011 Includes 91 affected units, Supplemental Restraints may not Deploy as Needed, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011 bmw 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, through august 31, 2011
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2011 bmw 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured march 1, 2010, through august 31, 2011. the affected vehicles may have received a replacement sensor cluster unit (scu) during a service visit. these scus have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the scu may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the scu, free of charge. the recall began on december 16, 2016. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.