NHTSAAIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC - Armrest May Detach When Air Bag Deploys
Published: May 15, 2024Recall ID: 24V340000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment.
Affected Products
Armrest May Detach When Air Bag Deploys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Armrest May Detach When Air Bag Deploys |
| Nhtsa id | 24V340000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V340000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 vehicles. The armrest support bracket on the rear side door panel may be improperly secured, allowing the armrest to detach during an air bag deployment. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the left and right rear side door panels, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | A detached armrest can strike a rear seat occupant or prevent the thorax air bag from deploying properly, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 9 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |