2008 Bmw X3 | 2009 Bmw X3 | 2006 Bmw X3 | 2007 Bmw X3 | 2010 Bmw X3 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published September 29, 2017 · Recall initiated: September 28, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V605000, published September 29, 2017 and initiated September 28, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2008 Bmw X3 | 2009 Bmw X3 | 2006 Bmw X3 | 2007 Bmw X3 | 2010 Bmw X3 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. 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 replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 BMW X3 | 2009 BMW X3 | 2006 BMW X3 | 2007 BMW X3 | 2010 BMW X3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Bmw X3 | 2009 Bmw X3 | 2006 Bmw X3 | 2007 Bmw X3 | 2010 Bmw X3 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V605000 on September 29, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. 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 replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. 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: X3.