BMW 2500 2012: EQUIPMENT

Make : BMW Model : 2500 Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2011-05-16 - 2016-04-26
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16E041000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-07-01 Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-16 Date Added to Database: 2016-05-16
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis)
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S30
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 345
Summary:
      Chrysler "FCA US LLC" is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
Consequence:
      If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Remedy:
      Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Report Initiator: MFR E Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.