Avril Elfi from OAN
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:12 PM
BMW is currently recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States over airbag inflators that may explode in some cases.
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The agency said in an explanatory statement that the original steering wheel could have been replaced with an M Sport or sports wheel equipped with a Takata inflator.
Meanwhile, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that if the inflator exploded, sharp metal fragments could strike the driver or others in the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
However, the report further claims that BMW has not received any reports of incidents related to this issue.
NHTSA said the 394,029 vehicles subject to recall include 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i and 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sport Wagon (325xi, 328i and 328xi) and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.
BMW dealers have agreed to inspect and replace the driver’s airbag module free of charge as long as the vehicle is on the affected list.
Additionally, notices to property owners will be mailed on August 23rd.rd Vehicle owners should contact BMW Customer Service. 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
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