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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V832
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 91
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011.
The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin in December 2016.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
CONSEQUENCE
Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Recall Campaign) involves certain F10 (5 Series) produced from 5/2010 through 9/2011 which had a sensor cluster unit (SCU) replaced.
Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System) or with the Key Reader
CAUSE
Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) spare parts supplied through BMW NA and installed in a vehicle during a repair event may have been incorrectly programmed.