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Category BMW Recalls

Recall Campaign 17V-720: I3 Frontal Impact Performance – 2014-2018 BMW i3

NHTSA Campaign Number:17V720 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 32,000 During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” Remedy BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361. 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. SITUATION BMW Group is conducting a Voluntary Non-Compliance Recall on all Model Year 2014-2018 BMW i3 vehicles produced through November 14, 2017. The issue involves a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard with respect to frontal impact performance. Recent testing conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that a limit for one of many criteria was marginally exceeded. AFFECTED VEHICLES This Recall Campaign involves 30,542 Model Year 2014-2018 BMW i3 vehicles (including BEV and REx) produced from start-of-production through November 14, 2017. Affected vehicles show the campaign as “Open” when checked either in AIR, warranty or ISPA Next. Customer letters will be mailed in January 2018 informing them of the recall and to schedule an appointment for repair. Note: The affected vehicles will be identified with the comment: STOP012287 B652317 Recall: i3 Frontal Impact Performance – Do not retail or deliver. AFFECTED VEHICLES […]