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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V495
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,785
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.
Summary
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.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver’s front air bag module, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2017.
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 towww.safercar.gov.