BMW Drivers Airbag Inflator: Drivers Airbag May Deploy Incorrectly
BMW is recalling 299,364 vehicles because the driver's airbag inflator may rupture when it deploys, potentially sending metal shards through the airbag material and injuring occupants. The company will inspect the airbag inflator on affected vehicles and replace it if needed. This recall affects BMW vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BMW
- Product
- Vehicles: BMW DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR. Units affected: 299,364
- Reason
- On some of the vehicles affected by this recall the driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. Metal shards may pass through the air bag material and cause injury to occupants. Remedy: On affected vehicles the air bag inflator will be checked and if necessary replaced.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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