Month: March 2017

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V189 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 36   Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.   Summary BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 …

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 121,737   Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk …

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V088 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected 19,130   Fuel Vent Line may Chafe and Leak Fuel Vapor A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.   Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric …

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V087 Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 1,160   Incorrect Coating on Battery Positive Cables The high resistance may result in loss of the cable’s electrical connection, possibly causing an engine stall and preventing the vehicle from restarting, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is …