Bmw I3 recall (14V422000)

Bmw · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 14V422000
Report Received: 2014-07-14
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Make: Bmw
Model(s): I3
Model Year(s): 2014
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potentially Affected Units: 27

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.

Consequence

If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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