Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 428I Convertible, 428I Xdrive Convertible, 435I Convertible, And 435I Xdrive Convertible Vehicles Manufactured October 22, 2014, To February 27, 2015. Due To A Programming Error, The Driver’S Front Air Bag Deployment Timing May Be Incorrect. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 208, “Occupant Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
435I
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V148000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
If The Driver’S Front Air Bag Deployment Timing Is Incorrect, There Is An Increased Risk Of Personal Injury In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Air Bag Control Module With Corrected Software Version, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 11, 2015. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20141022
End Of Manufacture
20150227
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2067
Date Owners Notified
20150511
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150313
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208