2014 Bmw I3 | 2015 Bmw I3 | 2016 Bmw I3 | 2017 Bmw I3 | 2018 Bmw I3 — Air bags: frontal
Published November 17, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 16, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V720000, published November 17, 2017 and initiated November 16, 2017. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2014 Bmw I3 | 2015 Bmw I3 | 2016 Bmw I3 | 2017 Bmw I3 | 2018 Bmw I3 — Air bags: frontal.
What's the hazard
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- I3
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 BMW I3 | 2015 BMW I3 | 2016 BMW I3 | 2017 BMW I3 | 2018 BMW I3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Bmw I3 | 2015 Bmw I3 | 2016 Bmw I3 | 2017 Bmw I3 | 2018 Bmw I3 — Air bags: frontal recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V720000 on November 17, 2017. Reported hazard: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: I3.