NHTSA recall 17V605000
Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC
Details
What's wrong: The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure.
Why it matters: Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Bmw X3, 2007 Bmw X3, 2008 Bmw X3, 2009 Bmw X3, 2010 Bmw X3.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V605000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.