Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling A Certain Model Year BMW I3 Vehicle Manufactured March 31, 2014, And Certain 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop Vehicles Manufactured February 2, 2014 To May 30, 2014. The Affected Vehicles May Have Been Manufactured With An Air Bag Inflator That Was Not Assembled Correctly. This Could Cause The Air Bag To Not Deploy Properly In The Event Of An Accident.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
I3
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V422000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Bag Deploys Improperly In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Air BAGS, The Seat Occupant May Be At An Increased Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Side Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In September 2014. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140331
End Of Manufacture
20140331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
27
Date Owners Notified
20140908
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20140714