BMW 750lxi recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 25, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2016 BMW 750lxi, 740li, 750li

Recall number

16V173000

Brand / firm

BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,110 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.