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NHTSARecalled Mar 25, 2016 · #16V173000

Air Bags may not Deploy due to Residue on Module

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process. In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Product details

Product
Air Bags may not Deploy due to Residue on Module
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

View the official CPSC notice