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NHTSA recall 20V016000

Air Bags · BMW of North America, LLC

January 15, 2020report date
4,007units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal Air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (pspi-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Why it matters: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Bmw X5, 2008 Bmw X5, 2009 Bmw X5, 2010 Bmw X5, 2011 Bmw X5, 2012 Bmw X5, 2008 Bmw X6, 2009 Bmw X6, 2010 Bmw X6, 2011 Bmw X6, 2012 Bmw X6, 2010 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac, 2011 Bmw X6 Activehybrid Sac.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V016000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.