Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2007-2013 X5 Xdrive30I, X5 Xdrive35I, X5 Xdrive48I, X5 Xdrive50I And X5 M Vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 Xdrive35I, X6 Xdrive50I And X6 M Vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 Xdrive35D Vehicles And 2010-2011 X6 Activehybrid Vehicles. These Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Air Bag Inflators Assembled As Part Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag Modules Used As Original Equipment Or Replacement Equipment. In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger Frontal Air Bag, These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Absolute Humidity And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X6
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
19V017000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger 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 Passenger 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
20080205
End Of Manufacture
20140625
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
83016
Date Owners Notified
20190314
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190114