BMW product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 15, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

BMW of North America, LLC recalls 2019 BMW 440i, 430i

Recall number

18V533000

Brand / firm

BMW

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3 units

Why it was recalled

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

What to do

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.