Recall
BMW X3 — 17V495000
NHTSA ID
17V495000
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Years Affected
2012
Recall Date
2017-08-08
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
6,785
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.