Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2015 X1 Sdrive28I, X1 Xdrive28I, And X1 Xdrive35I Vehicles. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Driver Frontal Air Bag Modules, Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment, That May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X1 SAV
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
19V016000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag Module, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 14, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20141001
End Of Manufacture
20150630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12880
Date Owners Notified
20190314
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190114