Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Mini Clubman Vehicles Manufactured August 19, 2015, Through July 14, 2016. The Side Curtain Air BAGS For The Front Seat Occupants May Deploy In The Intended Positions In The Event Of A Crash. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 226, “EjeCTIon Mitigation.”
Make Of Vehicle
MINI
Model Of Vehicle
CLUBMAN
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V553000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
If A Side Curtain Air Bag Does Not Inflate As Intended In The Event Of A Crash, There Is An Increased Risk Of Injury To The Front Seat Occupants.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Modify The Driver And Passenger Side Curtain Air Bag Covers, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin September 12, 2016. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417 Or Email BMW At Customerrelations@BMWusa.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20150819
End Of Manufacture
20160714
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7810
Date Owners Notified
20160909
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20160725
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
226