NHTSAAIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC - Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Published: July 11, 2024Recall ID: 24V527000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Affected Products
Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Driver's Air Bag Inflator May Explode |
| Nhtsa id | 24V527000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V527000 |
| 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 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
| Completion rate | 43.00 |
| Corrective action | The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Consequence summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 1145 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-11T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |