NHTSA recall 17V495000
Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: BMW of north america, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, and m6 convertible vehicles and 2013 m6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Bmw M6, 2012 Bmw X3, 2013 Bmw X3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V495000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.