2006 Bmw 330xi | 2006 Bmw 325i | 2006 Bmw 530xi | 2006 Bmw 550i | 2006 Bmw 525i | 2006 Bmw 325xi | 2006 Bmw 525xi | 2006 Bmw 330i | 2006 Bmw 530i — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published July 7, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 6, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V428000, published July 7, 2017 and initiated July 6, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2006 Bmw 330xi | 2006 Bmw 325i | 2006 Bmw 530xi | 2006 Bmw 550i | 2006 Bmw 525i | 2006 Bmw 325xi | 2006 Bmw 525xi | 2006 Bmw 330i | 2006 Bmw 530i — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. 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.
What to do
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. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 330XI
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2006 BMW 330XI | 2006 BMW 325I | 2006 BMW 530XI | 2006 BMW 550I | 2006 BMW 525I | 2006 BMW 325XI | 2006 BMW 525XI | 2006 BMW 330I | 2006 BMW 530I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2006 Bmw 330xi | 2006 Bmw 325i | 2006 Bmw 530xi | 2006 Bmw 550i | 2006 Bmw 525i | 2006 Bmw 325xi | 2006 Bmw 525xi | 2006 Bmw 330i | 2006 Bmw 530i — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V428000 on July 7, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. The recall began September 1, 2017. 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: 330XI.