BMW X1 SAV: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 26, 2017

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW X1 SAV (2016, 2017)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

16771

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 10, 2017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V062000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.