Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
535I
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
16V832000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Scu, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 16, 2016. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20100301
End Of Manufacture
20110831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
91
Date Owners Notified
20161216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20161117