Recall 16V-173 : Replace “Electronic Control Unit” for the Airbags – 2016 BMW 7 Series

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16V173

SUMMARY:

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.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

 

REMEDY:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 16, 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.

 

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