NHTSA Campaign 16V173000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Filed by BMW of North America, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 16V173000 covers 3 vehicles and concerns the air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. 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.
Vehicles covered by 16V173000 (3)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V173000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.