BMW 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 short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the frontal sensor/control module-inactive. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-173.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | BMW 740Li |
| 2016 | BMW 750Li |
| 2016 | BMW 750Lxi |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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