Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2009-2012 X5 Xdrive35D, 2008-2012 X6 Xdrive35I, X6 Xdrive50I And X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30Si, X5 Xdrive30I, X5 Xdrive35I, X5 48I, X5 Xdrive48I, X5 Xdrive50I And X5 M And 2010-2011 X6 Activehybrid Vehicles Equipped With Non-Desiccated, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators Containing Phase Stabilized AmmoniUM Nitrate (Pspi-2) Propellant That Were Used As Interim Remedy Parts For Previous Takata Recalls. These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, And High Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
X6
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
20V016000
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 Front Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 11, 2020. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4007
Date Owners Notified
20200311
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20200115