BMW 7 Series: Airbag May Not Function As Intended
BMW 7 Series Airbag Recall BMW is recalling 587 BMW 7 Series vehicles because vibrations can cause particles inside the airbag control unit to short circuit, which may disable the airbags and turn on the airbag warning light. The fix involves replacing the airbag control unit. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW 7 SERIES. Units affected: 587
- Reason
- Due to vibrations particles inside the airbag control unit may cause a short circuit. This may reset the control module illuminating the airbag warning lamp and prevent the airbag(s) from acting as intended during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicle replace the airbag control unit.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-07-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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