Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc. (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 Xdrive28I, X3 Xdrive35I, And M6 Convertible Vehicles And 2013 M6 Coupe Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Have A Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Inflator That May Have Been Improperly Welded.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
M6
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
17V495000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Housing Could Separate From The Base Plate And Result In Metal Striking The Vehicle Occupants, Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Front Air Bag Module, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 6, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120514
End Of Manufacture
20120725
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6785
Date Owners Notified
20171006
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170808