BMW I3 2014: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V422000

Make Model Year
BMW I3 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-09-08 2014-07-14 2014-07-14

Production Dates: 2014-03-31 - 2014-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.