NHTSARecalled Mar 17, 2017 · #17V189000
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag. If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
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What you should do
BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.