NHTSA recall 21V-520: Air Bags

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported July 8, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

21V-520
July 8, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 26, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V520000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateJuly 8, 2021
ComponentAir Bags:Frontal
Fixed over the airNo

The owner may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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