NHTSARecalled Aug 8, 2017 · #17V495000
Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Product details
- Product
- Incorrectly Welded Driver Air Bag Inflator
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
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What you should do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.