Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V521000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V521000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i and 2019 x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles Includes 138 affected units, Occupant Classification System Malfunction, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i and 2019 x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018-2019 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i and 2019 x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles. the front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V521000
Report Received Date: 2021-07-08T00:00:00
Subject: Occupant classification system malfunction
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 138

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2018-2019 x3 sdrive30i, x3 xdrive30i, x3 m40i and 2019 x4 xdrive30i, and x4 m40i vehicles. the front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
Consequence Summary: A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 3, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 93.48

Metadata

SID: row-5er2-e9bq.gyz5
NHTSA ID: 21V521000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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