BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i
— Recall Campaign #21V521000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 138 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21V521000
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 08, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21V521000 |
| Units affected: | 138 |
- Description:
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag.
- Consequeces:
- A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.