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NHTSARecalled Mar 13, 2015 · #15V148000

Air Bag Incorrect Deployment Timing/FMVSS 208

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
Air Bag Incorrect Deployment Timing/FMVSS 208
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice