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

makesAndModels

model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V832000
Report Received Date: 2016-11-17T00:00:00
Subject: Supplemental restraints may not deploy as needed
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 91

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.28

Metadata

SID: row-btjj~fw79-ruhu
NHTSA ID: 16V832000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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