BMW front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
The short version
BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-428.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006 | BMW 325i |
| 2006 | BMW 325xi |
| 2006 | BMW 330i |
| 2006 | BMW 330xi |
| 2006 | BMW 525i |
| 2006 | BMW 525xi |
| 2006 | BMW 530i |
| 2006 | BMW 530xi |
| 2006 | BMW 550i |
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