ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN 2017: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V115000

Make Model Year
ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-10 2017-02-23 2017-02-24

Production Dates: 2016-09-26 - 2016-10-17

Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 292

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.

Consequence

If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2017. 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.