Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Inc. (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2006 325I, 325Xi, 330I, 330Xi, 525I, 525Xi, 530I, 530Xi, And 550I Vehicles Equipped With The Sport Seat Option And Certain 2006 525I, 525Xi, 530I, 530Xi, 550I Vehicles With Standard Seats. The Front Passenger Seat Occupant DeteCTIon Mat That Determines If, And How, The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Should Deploy In A Crash May Fatigue And Develop Cracks Which Could Lead To A System Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
330XI
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
17V428000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
Should The System Fail, In The Event Of A Crash, The Front Passenger Air Bag Would Be DeActivated, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Occupant DeteCTIon Mat To Eliminate The Possibility That It May Crack, Replacing It As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 1, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20051109
End Of Manufacture
20051130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2158
Date Owners Notified
20170901
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170706