BMW X1 SAV 2015: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X1 SAV | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-01-14 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2015-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12880
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.
