Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
I3
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
17V720000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal
Effect Of Defect
During A Frontal Impact, Unbelted, Small Adult, Drivers Could Be At A Higher Risk Of Neck Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20130901
End Of Manufacture
20171114
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
32000
Date Owners Notified
20180112
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20171116
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208