More than 390,000 vehicles recalled by BMW due to airbag inflator problem

BMW of North America is recalls more than 390,000 vehicles in the US because they are equipped with airbag inflators that could detonate, potentially causing serious death or injury.

The agency said the original steering wheel would have been replaced with a Sport or M-Sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator.

NHTSA said that if the inflator bursts, it could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants of the vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death.
As per the latest report, BMW has not received any reports of any accidents or injuries in the US that may be related to this issue.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday that the recall of 394,029 vehicles includes the 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sports wagon (325xi) Are included (328i, 328xi), and 2009–2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.

BMW dealers will scrutinize and change the driver’s air bag module as necessary, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be sent on August 23. Vehicle owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Helpline at 1-888-327-4236.