BMW X3 2012: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V495000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X3 | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-10-06 | 2017-08-08 | 2017-08-09 |
Production Dates: 2011-11-08 - 2012-04-20
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6785
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC. "BMW" is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017. 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.
