March 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V176000
Head-Thorax Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly
An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V176
Manufacturer BMW
of North America, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,850
Summary
BMW
of North America, LLC (BMW
) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended.
Remedy
The remedy is currently being developed. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 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.safercar.gov.
Check if your BMW has a Recall
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
| E-Series | Model Description | Production Date |
| G23 | 4 Series Convertible | October 12, 2020 – March 4, 2021 |
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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 March 9, 2021) on a certain Model Year 2021 BMW
4 Series Convertibles that were produced between October 12, 2020 and March 4, 2021.
In a crash, the head air bag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury.
Vehicles should remain parked until the vehicle is repaired.
The Recall Notice has been attached for further information.
CAUSE
Certain software coding within the ACSM5 (air bag) control module.
CORRECTION
Reprogram the ACSM5 with ISTA 4.28.3 or higher (available March 26, 2021).
PROCEDURE
- Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, working through any needed test module(s).
- Program the vehicle with ISTA 4.28.3 or higher, Target I Level S18A-21-03-536
NOTE: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable modules that do not have the latest software.
Always connect a BMW
-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to DealerSpeed / TIS / Technical Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.
Reporting a Vehicle as Sold/Leased (RDR) AFTER the Recall Repair is Completed-
You must perform the recall repair before you can RDR a vehicle subject to the recall. Once the recall repair is completed, you will be required to enter the corresponding repair order (RO) number and the RO close date to complete the RDR process.
The RO close date for performing the recall repair MUST predate or equal the RDR date.
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty Processor
RE: Recall 21V-176: Head Air Bag – B72 01 21
BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective March 9, 2021) on a certain Model Year 2021 BMW
4 Series Convertibles that were produced between October 12, 2020 and March 4, 2021.
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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SIB
72 01 21
RECALL 21V-176: HEAD AIR BAG
2021-11-08
This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B72 01 21 dated March 2021.
What’s New (Specific text highlighted):
Claim Information section has been updated
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
E-Series Model Description Production Date
G23 4 Series Convertible October 12, 2020 – March 4, 2021
AFFECTED VEHICLES
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 March 9, 2021) on a certain Model Year 2021
BMW
4 Series Convertibles that were produced between October 12, 2020 and March 4, 2021.
In a crash, the head air bag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury.
Vehicles should remain parked until the vehicle is repaired.
The Recall Notice has been attached for further information.
CAUSE
Certain software coding within the ACSM5 (air bag) control module.
CORRECTION
Reprogram the ACSM5 with ISTA 4.28.3 or higher (available March 26, 2021).
PROCEDURE
1. Perform diagnosis with the latest version of ISTA, working through any needed test module(s).
2. Program the vehicle with ISTA 4.28.3 or higher, Target I Level S18A-21-03-536
NOTE: ISTA will automatically reprogram and code all programmable modules that do not have the latest
software.
Always connect a BMW
-approved battery charger/power supply (SI B04 23 10).
For information on programming and coding with ISTA, refer to DealerSpeed / TIS / Technical
Documentation / Diagnostics and Programming / Programming Documentation.
Reporting a Vehicle as Sold/Leased (RDR) AFTER the Recall Repair is Completed-
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You must perform the recall repair before you can RDR a vehicle subject to the recall. Once the recall repair
is completed, you will be required to enter the corresponding repair order (RO) number and the RO close
date to complete the RDR process.
The RO close date for performing the recall repair MUST predate or equal the RDR date.
CLAIM INFORMATION
During this workshop visit, the affected vehicle may also show one or more programming and encoding
Technical Campaign repairs open, the programming and encoding procedure may only be invoiced one
time.
Select one of these open Technical Campaigns to perform and submit for updating the vehicle to the
required I-level or higher.
Please be sure to also perform any additional before and/or after work (including attaching labels)
as required by the open campaigns on the vehicle. Close any other open programming and
encoding Campaign repairs as outlined in the corresponding Service Information Bulletin.
As determined by the above, reimbursement for this Recall will be via normal claim entry utilizing the work
package information below that applies.
Defect
Code:
0065460300 G23 US Programming control units (side airbag)
Completion before the first vehicle delivery to a customer or the vehicle is already in the workshop
Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Plus work) Labor Allowance
# 1 00 70 845
Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units (includes providing support
voltage for the vehicle electrical system and
performing a vehicle test)
8 FRU
Or:
# 3 00 70 301
Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to or
during this workshop visit (vehicle is
already at the specified Target integration
level or higher, no repair is necessary)
1 FRU
Or:
The vehicle arrives at your center and this Recall shows open (No other Main work will be performed
or claimed during this workshop visit)
Work Pkg Labor Operation Description (Main work) Labor
Allowance
# 2 00 70 846
Programming and encoding the vehicle
control units (includes providing support
voltage for the vehicle electrical system and
performing a vehicle test)
10 FRU
Or:
# 4 00 70 302 Programming and encoding the vehicle 1 FRU
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control units was performed in conjunction
with another campaign/repair prior to
this workshop visit (vehicle is already at
the specified Target integration level or
higher, no repair is necessary)
Only one of the flat rate labor operation codes listed above can be used for claim
submission/reimbursement purposes. Also, only one Main work flat rate labor operation code can be
claimed per workshop visit.
Claim Repair Comments
Only reference the SIB number and the work package (Pkg) number performed in the RO technician notes
and the claim comments (For example: B72 01 21 WP 1), unless otherwise required by State law.
Programming and Encoding – Vehicle Control Units (RO and Claim Comments Required)
This procedure automatically reprograms and encodes any vehicle control modules that do not have the
latest software I-level.
If one or more control modules fail during the reprogramming procedure, claim the required consequential
repair work procedures to address this issue (including performing the IRAP Control Unit Recovery first as
required, refer to the SIB in AIR) under the Defect Code in this bulletin with the labor operations in AIR that
apply.
Please explain the additional work procedures that were performed (The why and the what) on the repair
order and in the claim comments.
For covered repairs that address control module failures that occurred prior to performing this
reprogramming procedure, claim this work with the Defect Code and labor operations (including diagnosis)
in AIR that apply.
Based on which one applies to your center, please refer to SI B01 01 20 or B01 07 20 for the applicable
procedure for documenting, claiming, and explaining, on the RO and in the claim comments, your diagnosis
work time (WT), job/repair work time (WT), and the vehicle repairs your center performed, unless otherwise
required by State law.
Reimbursement of Prior Customer-Pay Repairs (TREAD Act)
Based on the issue and the age of the Affected Vehicles being addressed by this Safety Recall Campaign, a
reimbursement request for a qualifying prior customer-pay repair is not likely.
However, if you receive a reimbursement request from a customer for a prior repair that may qualify, please
contact the Warranty department (include a legible copy of the invoice) through IDS by selecting Coverage,
Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections. The Warranty department will review and respond to
your inquiry accordingly.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries Submit feedback at the top of this bulletin
Warranty inquiries
Please contact the Warranty department by either using the Live Chat that’s
available in the Warranty Documentation Portal or through IDS by selecting
Coverage, Policy, Coding Questions and Mileage Corrections
Supporting Materials
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B720121 Recall Notice.pdf
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Attachment to B72 01 21 March 2021
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
To: All Center Operators, Sales Managers, Service Manager, Parts Manager and Warranty
Processor
RE: Recall 21V-176: Head Air Bag – B72 01 21
BMW
AG is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall (effective March 9, 2021) on a certain Model
Year 2021 BMW
4 Series Convertibles that were produced between October 12, 2020 and March
4, 2021.
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.
SEOCONTENT-END
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
16 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2
RCLQRT-21V176-1457.PDF 211.23KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-6014.PDF 213.674KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – Dealer Message re BMW
Recall 21V-176: G23 Head Air Bag Update (B72 01 21)
RCRIT-21V176-7612.pdf 127.224KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re ISTA 4.28.3x Release Information
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V176-6596.pdf 645.209KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1
RCLQRT-21V176-0679.PDF 211.133KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB – SIB 72 01 21 RECALL 21V-176: HEAD AIR BAG
RCRIT-21V176-1688.pdf 114.268KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Message re BMW
Recall 21V-xxx: Head Air Bag
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-5513.PDF 213.631KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-1428.PDF 213.631KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-3824.PDF 213.674KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-7908.PDF 213.683KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V176-7769.PDF 213.683KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V176-9585.PDF 211.419KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V176-7087.PDF 211.313KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V176-6165.pdf 116.666KB
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