BMW Recalls 2006-2007 Models for Front Passenger Air Bag Sensor Defect

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and X5 vehicles equipped with certain seat types. The recall involves approximately 76,565 vehicles. The defect involves the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, which determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash. This mat may fatigue and develop cracks, leading to a system failure.

If the system fails, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 because parts were not initially available. When parts became available, BMW sent a second letter in August, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat free of charge to eliminate the possibility of cracking. Additionally, owners of specific 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4 models will receive an extended warranty on the front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email [email protected] for more information.

The recalled product

Product

BMW 330XI, 760I, 750I, 530I

Brand

BMW

Manufacturer

BMW of North America, LLC

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag System

Hazard

• air-bag-failure
• injury-risk

Affected units

76,565

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