Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5I, X3 3.0I And X3 Xdrive30I Sports Activity Vehicles. The Front Passenger Seat Occupant DeteCTIon Mat That Determines If, And How, The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Should Deploy In A Crash May Fatigue And Develop Cracks Which Could Lead To A System Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X3
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
17V605000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
Should The System Fail, In The Event Of A Crash, The Front Passenger Air Bag Would Be DeActivated, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Passenger Seat Occupant DeteCTIon Mat, Free Of Charge. Interim Owner Notification Letters Were Mailed On November 27, 2017. A Second Notification Letter Will Be Sent When Parts Are Available. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20051120
End Of Manufacture
20100831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
85302
Date Owners Notified
20180618
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170928