BMW X5, X6, X6 Activehybrid SAC: Inflator module

Date

Jan. 15, 2020

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Consumer advisory

Do Not Drive (NHTSA consumer advisory in this record).

Vehicles

BMW X5 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW X6 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); BMW X6 Activehybrid SAC (2010, 2011)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

4007

What can happen

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. 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.

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

March 11, 2020

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

20V016000

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.