January 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V016000

Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V016

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,007

 

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

 

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. 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.

 

Check if your BMW has a Recall

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SIB 65 02 20

2020-01-16

RECALL CAMPAIGN 20V-016: REPLACE PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG MODULE

Please perform the procedure outlined in this Service Information on all affected vehicles before customer delivery. In the event the customer has already taken delivery of the vehicle, please perform the procedure the next time the vehicle is in the shop.

 

MODEL

 

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicles which are affected by this recall were included in an earlier Takata recall and received an interim remedy.

Vehicles which require this Recall Campaign to be completed will show it as “Open” when checked either in AIR, the “Service Menu” of DCSnet (Dealer Communication System), ISPA Next or Warranty Vehicle Inquiry.

 

SITUATION

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective January 16, 2020) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2012 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 27, 2006 and November 28, 2012.

This recall is for vehicles which have already had the PSPI-2 passenger front air bag replaced as part of a previous recall.

The currently installed part must be inspected.

• If it is an interim repair air bag, it corresponds technically to the originally installed passenger air bag.
  • This means that the gas generator in the passenger front airbag can malfunction if it has been exposed to high levels of absolute humidity and high temperature fluctuations for years.
  • We will be installing a final remedy part and removing the currently installed interim passenger air bag.

• If it is a final repair air bag (part number 72 12 6 995 901), no further action is necessary and this recall can be closed.

 

OTHER AIR BAG-RELATED FAULTS AND REPAIRS

This Recall applies to an operational passenger’s front air bag. The issue addressed will not cause an air bag (SRS) malfunction light to illuminate. It will also not prevent the system from deploying in a front-end collision.

However, a recalled vehicle can arrive at your center with an air bag malfunction light illuminated.

It is important to notify the customer that diagnosing other air bag-related system issues may be required and this diagnosis and corresponding repair work, if needed, is not covered by this Recall.

In this case, replacing the passenger’s front air bag module will not correct the other fault code (s).

 

CAUSE

After long-term exposure in areas with a high level of humidity, moisture may enter the housing of the gas generator on the passenger’s front air bag.

• In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger’s air bag, the moisture may create excessive internal pressure, possibly causing rupture of the air bag inflator and resulting in metal fragments striking and injuring the front passenger or other passengers

 

CORRECTION

Replace the passenger’s front air bag assembly.

 

PROCEDURE

Please record the exterior cosmetic condition of the dashboard cover on the Repair Order prior to any repair.

Access front passenger air bag to read the parts label.

• If it is a final repair air bag (part number 72 12 6 995 901) no further action is necessary and this recall can be closed.
• If it is any other part number, perform the Recall repair.

Follow ISTA Repair Instructions for removal/installation of air bag assembly:

• REP 72 12 000 – Removing and installing or replacing air bag module on passenger side

In addition to the repair instructions and to assist you in performing this repair, refer to a step-by-step video on how to remove the air bag from the vehicle.

• tinyurl.com/V650117

Warning! Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the air bag module and thereby cause serious injury.

• Comply with safety regulations for handling components with gas generators.
• Do not exert any force on the air bag module.
• Use only specified tools for releasing the air bag module.

The only parts allowed to be installed in this repair are the part numbers supplied in the PARTS INFORMATION section.

The replacement air bag module’s serial number must be documented on the repair order so it can also be entered into the claim’s comment section.

 

 

PARTS INFORMATION

Please monitor the Parts Matrix and DCS messages for the parts ordering procedure.

Only use and invoice the part numbers below that apply.

Performing a part number look-up in ETK (EPC) by VIN or model in place of using/invoicing the following part numbers may result with the wrong part number(s) being invoiced and installed, this could delay the payment of claim.

 

 

PARTS RETENTION

Recalled parts that are removed from BMW vehicles cannot be used for resale!

The parts replaced to perform and submit for this Recall repair procedure are the property of BMW NA.

Your center is responsible for the proper identification, storage and documentation of these parts. They must be held in a secure retention area until notification of claim payment is made by BMW NA through DCSnet.

Upon claim payment, a DCSnet part return tag will be generated for the passenger’s front air bag module with special handling instructions.

• Please DO NOT return these recalled air bag modules directly to Lightning Resources or the WPRC.

Inflatable air bags are classified as dangerous goods by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and require special preparation, packing and labeling for transport.

Your center is responsible for following all rules and regulations that apply to shipping dangerous goods as described in the attachment.

A shipping procedure has been created for returning the replaced air bag modules directly to Takata. There is also a procedure available for “Bulk Shipping 15 or more air bag modules” at one time to Takata.

These procedures are contained in the “Part Return Program Instructions” and “Bulk Ship” PDF attachments to this bulletin; please read both of them. Effective immediately, please use the following email address when scheduling bulk shipment returns to Takata:

[email protected]

The parts are to be packaged in the same packaging that the new part arrived in for shipment back to Takata.

The parts returns pickup schedule has been changed from weekly to every two weeks (bi-weekly).

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the following information together with the part numbers specified above:

 

The vehicle is already in the workshop-

 

Or:

The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall Campaign shows open (No other Main work will be performed/claimed during this workshop visit)

 

And, if applicable:

Associated Work with the above-

 

Claim Repair Comments

Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes and in the claim comments (For example: B65 02 20 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.

The serial number of the new air bag module must be entered in the comment field of the claim submission application. The claim will be rejected if the serial number is missing from the claim submission entry.

And, as applicable:

Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) for Vehicle Owners (RO and Claim Comments Required)

This Recall repair qualifies for Alternative Mobility Solution (AMS) expense reimbursement, claim this item under the Defect Code noted above as follows:

Sublet Code 2 – Itemize the AMS sublet amount on the repair order and in the claim comment section.

Please refer to SI B01 29 16 for additional information.

 

Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act)

For this Safety Recall, prior repair reimbursement requests are not likely. Typically, a customer would have their air bag module replaced because it deployed as a result of an accident. In these cases, either an insurance company or the customer themselves pays for accident-related air bag module replacements. These cases are not covered by this recall and are not entitled to be reimbursed.

[DAMA1]Is this necessary for this recall?

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Supporting Materials

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picture_as_pdf B650220 Recall Notice.pdf
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picture_as_pdf B650220_20V-016_E7X PAB QA_14Jan2020.pdf

 

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SAFETY RECALL NOTICE

To:  All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor

RE: Recall 20V-016: Replace Passenger’s Front Air Bag Module – B65 02 20

BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective January 16, 2020) on certain Model Year 2007 – 2012 BMW vehicles that were produced between September 27, 2006 and November 28, 2012.

 

Please be reminded that it is a violation of federal law (The Safety Act) for you to sell, lease or deliver any new motor vehicle covered by this notification until the recall repair has been performed.  This means that centers may not legally deliver new motor vehicles to consumers until they are fixed or use/sell replacement equipment/parts subject to this recall.  Note also that substantial civil penalties apply to violations of the Safety Act.  

Also, you should not sell, lease or deliver any Certified Pre-Owned or used vehicles subject to a safety recall until the repair is completed.  

Please follow any special instructions that we provide to you for the return or disposition of recall parts.

  

We appreciate all your assistance with this Recall.

 

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Passenger Front Air Bag Module
Safety Recall 20V-016
BMW X5 and X6
Model Year 2007-2012
Initial: 1/14/2020

 

Q1. Which models are included in this Safety Recall Campaign?

 

Q2. Which inflator is affected?

This recall is for vehicles which have already had the Takata PSPI-2 passenger front air bag replaced as part of a previous recall.

 

Q3. Why are other BMW models not included?

Other vehicles have frontal air bags that were produced or repaired with different inflators.

 

Q4. Why is this recall just coming out now? 

The recall schedule follows the guidelines published by NHTSA in the May 2016 amended Takata Recall Coordinated Remedy Order.

 

Q5. If I had my passenger front air bag module replaced prior, do I need to have it replaced again?

Yes. This final replacement part is ammonium–nitrate free. Please contact your authorized BMW center immediately to schedule an appointment to have this important free repair performed as soon as possible.

 

Q6. What is difference between the interim and the final repair?

The final repair incorporates a newly designed and tested replacement inflator with guanidine nitrate-based propellant.

The interim repair was an inflator with ammonium nitrate-based propellant.

 

Q7. What is the fix?

The passenger front air bag module will be replaced.

 

Q8. How long will the repair take?

This FREE repair may take about 4 hours; however, additional time may be required depending upon your BMW center’s schedule.

 

Q9. How will I be notified of this recall?

You will receive a letter by the beginning of March via First Class mail, advising you of this recall. To ensure BMW of North America, LLC has your most recent contact and vehicle information, please register your vehicle at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. Registration is free, and will give you access to factory initiated campaigns and other information specific to your BMW vehicle.

 

Q10. Do I have to wait for my letter in order to have my vehicle serviced?

No. You should schedule an appointment immediately with an authorized BMW center for service and repair. You can locate your nearest BMW center at www.bmwusa.com/dealer.

 

Q11. What options are available if it is too inconvenient for me to bring my vehicle to a BMW center for service?  There are a few options to help overcome the inconvenience of bringing your vehicle in for service like mobile repair, alternate transportation, pickup/drop-off, dealer events and towing. Contact your local BMW center to check what is available.

 

Q12. What is the specific concern?

Takata’s investigation to date indicates that exposure to certain environmental conditions (several years of exposure to persistent conditions of high absolute humidity) could lead to overly aggressive combustion in the event of air bag deployment.

 

Q13. What is desiccant? 

Put simply, desiccant is a substance with properties that enable it to soak up water vapor from the air surrounding it.

 

Q14. What can happen as a result of this issue?

In a crash where the air bag deploys, the air bag inflator housing may rupture and could cause metal fragments to pass through the air bag cushion material, which may result in injury or death to vehicle occupants.

 

Q15. Is it possible to find out whether the problem exists in my car? 

No. There is no way to detect if your BMW might have an air bag inflator potentially at risk of rupturing upon deployment in an accident.

 

Q16. How did BMW become aware of this issue?

BMW became aware of this issue from Takata (the air bag module supplier) and NHTSA.

 

Q17. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?

Yes. However, you should have this service performed by an authorized BMW center as soon as possible. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers of this important information.

 

Q18. I did not receive a letter from BMW regarding my vehicle. How can I find out if my BMW is included in this recall?

You can check for open recalls a few different ways. You can check for open recalls by entering your vehicle identification number (VIN) at www.bmwusa.com/recall and download a sample owner notification letter and Q&A if your VIN is affected.  You can also call or visit your local BMW center’s service department to determine if your BMW is affected.  Make sure to update your contact information by registering at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.

 

Q19. What if I am not the current owner of this vehicle?

You can update your vehicle ownership information by registering at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW.

 

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BMW

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – Final Remedy Available

This notice applies to your vehicle,

Recall Campaign No. 20V-016: Passenger’s Air Bag Module

 

March 2020

Dear BMW Owner / Lessee:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. BMW AG has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2007-2012 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicles and X6 Sports Activity Coupes.

 

Why are we contacting you?

Our records indicate that your vehicle may have had an interim (“like-for-like”) passenger’s air bag module repair performed under a previous air bag recall before final remedy parts were available. We are pleased to inform you that the final remedy is now available. Please contact your nearest authorized BMW Center (www.bmwusa.com/dealer) immediately to schedule an appointment to have this important free repair performed as soon as possible.

 

What could happen?

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause the air bag to explode, resulting in metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.

 

What will BMW do?

Your vehicle will be inspected to confirm the type of passenger’s air bag module/inflator that is currently installed. The inspection will be performed for FREE. If it is confirmed that your vehicle contains a “like-for- like” air bag module/inflator, it will be replaced with a final remedy part. This FREE repair will take about three hours.

There are a few options to help overcome the inconvenience of bringing your vehicle in for service, if needed. Contact your local BMW center to check what is available.

If you already had this repair performed at your own expense, please see the attachment regarding possible eligibility for reimbursement.

 

What if I am not the current owner of this vehicle?

You can update the vehicle ownership or your contact information by completing the enclosed postage-paid card or by registering at http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW. If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.

 

What if I have questions or experience problems?

Should you have any questions about this recall, visit www.bmwusa.com/recall to read FAQs or contact your authorized BMW center. If you need additional assistance, contact BMW Customer Relations and Services by calling 1-800-525-7417 or via email at [email protected]

If your BMW center is unable to remedy the defect without charge or within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Please be assured that your safety is important to us, and we sincerely apologize if this recall causes any inconvenience. We recommend that you and your passengers wear your seat belt at all times.

 

Sincerely,

BMW of North America, LLC

 

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TREAD ACT CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT PLAN

(BMW of North America, LLC)

 

If you have paid for the repair described in the attached letter, and you would like your expenses to be considered for reimbursement, please contact your authorized BMW center. Expenses paid to repair facilities outside of the BMW center network will be considered; however, the repair procedure must meet BMW standards.

Your authorized BMW center will request a copy of your owner notification letter, as well as your previously paid invoice. They will then inspect the vehicle (if it is still in your possession) prior to submitting a claim on your behalf to BMW of North America, LLC for reimbursement.

 

Please note the following:

• Only a repair that is the subject of this safety recall is reimbursable. Consequential expenses such as towing, rental, accommodations, damage repairs, etc will not be reimbursed.

• The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for BMW Genuine Parts will be considered as the guideline for reasonable part charges.

• Repair labor, taxes and hazardous waste disposal, when previously paid, are eligible for reimbursement.

• Expenses for repairs performed more than 10 days after the date of the last owner notification letter sent by BMW are not eligible for reimbursement.

Your authorized BMW center should be able to answer any questions that you may have regarding your qualifications for reimbursement of a previous repair. If you qualify for such a reimbursement, your BMW center will also be able to advise you of the manner in which you can expect to receive reimbursement.

Your authorized BMW center should be your primary contact on this issue; however, our Customer Relations and Services Department may be contacted at 1-800-525-7417 for any special assistance that you may require.

In special situations where your authorized BMW center cannot be of assistance, you may submit your written request for reimbursement to:

Customer Relations and Services Department
BMW of North America, LLC
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675-1227

 

If you intend to submit a request for reimbursement to our Customer Relations and Services department, your vehicle (if it is still in your possession and was repaired at a facility outside of the BMW center network) will need to be inspected at an authorized BMW center before a claim can be accepted for consideration. This is to ensure that prior repairs at an outside facility meet BMW standards for recall completion.

 

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BMW

IMPORTANTE RETIRADA POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD

Repuesto final disponible

Este aviso se aplica a su vehiculo,

Campana de retirada n.0 20V-016: Modulo de airbag del pasajero

 

Marzo de 2020

Estimado propietario o arrendatario de un vehfculo BMW:

Le enviamos este aviso en virtud de la National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Ley Nacional de Seguridad de Transito y Vehfculos). BMW AG ha determinado que algunos vehfculos de los modelos X5 Sports Activity Vehicle y X6 Sports Activity Coupe de BMW, de los arios 2007 a 2012, tienen un defecto relacionado con la seguridad de los vehfculos motorizados.

 

lPor que nos ponemos en contacto con usted?

Segun nuestros registros, su vehfculo podrfa haber recibido una reparaci6n provisional (con una pieza “similar”) del m6dulo de airbag del pasajero, que se realiz6 conforme a una retirada previa del airbag antes de que las piezas de repuesto final estuvieran disponibles. Nos complace informarle que el repuesto final ahora esta disponible.

Comuniquese de inmediato con el centro autorizado de BMW mas cercano (www.bmwusa.com/dealer) para programar una cita para que le hagan esta importante reparaci6n gratuita lo antes posible.

 

lQue podria suceder?

En caso de producirse un choque que requiriera la activaci6n del airbag del pasajero, la presi6n interna excesiva podrfa hacer explotar el airbag. Esto podrfa hacer que fragmentos metalicos golpearan al pasajero o a otros ocupantes, lo que podrfa causar lesiones graves o la muerte. Si usted no es la (nica persona que conduce este vehiculo, comparta esta informaci6n importante con todos los demas conductores y pasajeros.

 

lQue hara BMW?

Se inspeccionara su vehfculo para confirmar que tipo de inflador/m6dulo de airbag del pasajero esta instalado actualmente. La inspecci6n se realizara de forma GRATUITA. Si se confirma que su vehfculo tiene un inflador/m6dulo de airbag “similar”, este se reemplazara con una pieza de repuesto final. Esta reparaci6n GRATUITA se llevara a cabo en aproximadamente tres horas.

Hay algunas opciones en caso de que sea un inconveniente traer el vehfculo para repararlo, si fuera necesario. Comunfquese con su centro local de BMW para ver las opciones disponibles.

Si ya ha hecho esta reparaci6n por su cuenta, consulte el adjunto sobre la posible elegibilidad para recibir un reembolso.

 

lQue ocurre si no soy el propietario actual de este vehiculo?

Puede completar la tarjeta con respuesta postal paga adjunta o registrarse en http://www.bmwusa.com/myBMW para actualizar la informaci6n de la titularidad del vehfculo o su informaci6n de contacto. Si usted es arrendador del vehiculo, las reglamentaciones federales exigen que reenvie este aviso a su arrendatario en un plazo de diez dias.

 

lQue debo hacer si tengo alguna pregunta o algún problema?

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta retirada, visite www.bmwusa.com/recall para leer las preguntas frecuentes o comunfquese con el centro autorizado de BMW. Si necesita asistencia adicional, comunfquese con el BMW Customer Relations and Services (Servicio de Atenci6n al Cliente de BMW) llamando al 1-800-525-7417 o por correo electr6nico a CustomerRelat[email protected]

Si el centro de BMW no puede resolver el defecto sin cargo o en un plazo razonable, puede notificar al administrador de la National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Administraci6n Nacional de Seguridad de Transito en Carreteras), 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, llamar a la Vehicle Safety Hotline (Lfnea gratuita directa de seguridad vehicular) al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visitar http://www.safercar.gov.

Le aseguramos que nos importa su seguridad y le pedimos sinceras disculpas si esta retirada le causa algun inconveniente. Recomendamos que usted y sus pasajeros utilicen el cintur6n de seguridad en todo momento.

Atentamente.

 

BMW of North America, LLC

 

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PLAN DE REEMBOLSO A CLIENTES SEGÚN LA TREAD ACT (LEY DE MEJORA DE RETIRADA, RESPONSABILIDAD Y DOCUMENTACIÓN EN EL TRANSPORTE)

(BMW of North America, LLC)

 

Si pagó por la reparación descrita en la carta adjunta y desearía que los gastos se consideren para reembolso, póngase en contacto con el centro autorizado de BMW de su localidad. Se tendrán en cuenta los gastos pagados a instalaciones de reparación que no pertenezcan a la red de centros de BMW; sin embargo, el procedimiento de reparación debe seguir las normas establecidas por BMW.

El centro autorizado de BMW de su localidad le solicitará una copia de la carta de notificación al propietario, al igual que la factura pagada previamente. Después, inspeccionarán el vehículo (si todavía lo tiene) antes de presentar una reclamación en su nombre ante BMW of North America, LLC para solicitar el reembolso.

 

Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:

• Solamente se reembolsan las reparaciones que se deban a esta retirada por motivos de seguridad. No se reembolsarán los gastos derivados, como remolque, alquiler, hospedaje, reparación de daños,

• El precio de venta minorista sugerido por el fabricante (MSRP) para las piezas genuinas de BMW se considerará como la guía para los cargos razonables por piezas.

• La mano de obra de la reparación, los impuestos y el desecho de los residuos peligrosos, cuando se hayan pagado previamente, son elegibles para reembolso.

• Los gastos por las reparaciones realizadas más de 10 días después de la fecha de la última carta de notificación al propietario enviada por BMW no son elegibles para reembolso.

El centro autorizado de BMW de su localidad debe poder responder las preguntas que pueda tener sobre sus calificaciones para el reembolso de una reparación previa. Si califica para dicho reembolso, el centro de BMW de su localidad también podrá informarle sobre cómo puede recibir el reembolso.

El centro autorizado de BMW de su localidad debe ser su contacto principal sobre este tema. No obstante, se puede comunicar con el Customer Relations and Services Department (Departamento de Relaciones con el Cliente y Servicios al Cliente) llamando al 1-800-525-7417 si necesita asistencia especial.

En las situaciones especiales en las que el centro autorizado de BMW de su localidad no pueda ayudarlo, puede presentar una solicitud escrita de reembolso a la siguiente dirección:

Customer Relations and Services Department
BMW of North America, LLC
P.O. Box 1227
Westwood, NJ 07675-1227

 

Si intenta presentar una solicitud de reembolso ante nuestro Customer Relations and Services Department, su vehículo (si todavía lo tiene y fue reparado en una instalación que no pertenece a la red de centros de BMW) deberá ser inspeccionado en un centro autorizado de BMW antes de que se pueda aceptar una reclamación para consideración. El fin de este procedimiento es garantizar que las reparaciones previas efectuadas en una instalación externa cumplan con las normas de BMW para la realización de la retirada.

 

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13 Affected Products

Vehicles

 

 

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9 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-20V016-4156.PDF 216.336KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-20V016-3623.pdf 244.775KB

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Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1

RCLRPT-20V016-8682.PDF 217.756KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-1

RCLQRT-20V016-9517.PDF 211.14KB

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Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-20V016-4251.pdf 1743.742KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – 3 New Takata Recalls (Effective Today, January 16, 2020) dated 1/16/2020

RCMN-20V016-8928.pdf 910.21KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V016-6710.pdf 866.994KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-2

RCLQRT-20V016-5781.PDF 211.244KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2020-3

RCLQRT-20V016-5398.PDF 211.331KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V016&docType=RCL

 

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1 Associated Investigation

Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA ID: EA15001
Dated opened: February 24, 2015

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers. All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.

During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers. Nonetheless, at ODI’s insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation. The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures. As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.

Takata’s initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida. Accordingly ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas. Takata’s testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions. During PE14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.

Also during PE14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina. Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls. Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity. Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing. All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.

The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time. ODI’s investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.

The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

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