ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM 2016: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V787000

Make Model Year
ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-01-20 2015-11-23 2015-11-23

Production Dates: 2015-05-22 - 2015-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles manufactured May 22, 2015, to September 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have left and right side curtain air bags that may not have been manufactured properly.

Consequence

As a result of the improper manufacturing, the air bags may not position themselves as intended during deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Rolls-Royce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2016. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce customer relations at 1-877-877-3735.

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.