2016 BMW 740LI RECALL - #16V173000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 BMW 740LI |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2015 - 12/11/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/2016 |
| Influenced by |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/8/2016 |
| # Affected |
6,110 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process. |
| Consequences |
In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
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