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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V148000

2015 Bmw 428i | 2015 Bmw 435i — Air bags

Published March 13, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 13, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V148000, published March 13, 2015. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2015 Bmw 428i | 2015 Bmw 435i — Air bags.

What's the hazard

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
428I
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2015 BMW 428I | 2015 BMW 435I
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Bmw 428i | 2015 Bmw 435i — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V148000 on March 13, 2015. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: 428I.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)