BMW X1: Front Passenger Airbag Maynot Deploy Correctly

BMW X1 Airbag Recall Summary BMW is recalling 7,948 X1 vehicles in the United Kingdom because a part of the instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly. This part is designed to break in a specific way when the front passenger airbag deploys, and if it wasn't made properly, the airbag may not deploy as intended. BMW will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the instrument panel if necessary.

Recalling firm

BMW

Product

Vehicles: BMW X1. Units affected: 7,948

Reason

It is possible a recess on the inside of the instrument panel was not machined correctly. The recess is the predetermined break point of the instrument panel when the front passenger airbag is activated. If the milling has not been carried out correctly the proper deployment of the front passenger airbag cannot be ensured. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the milling of the predetermined break point. Where necessary the instrument panel will be replaced.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-06-05

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/df68e8e1-a7e4-464c-b508-9aecbf1b04b3