NHTSA recall 24V-856: Air Bags

BMW of North America, LLC · Reported November 12, 2024 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

24V-856
November 12, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC
Problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 X3 30 xDrive vehicles. The gas generator in the right-side head curtain air bag may have been assembled incorrectly.
Safety risk
An incorrectly assembled air bag can result in delayed activation or improper deployment of the head curtain air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side head curtain air bag, if necessary, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number24V856000
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
Report dateNovember 12, 2024
ComponentAir Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may 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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