NHTSA recall 17V-720 (17V720000)
air bags recall reported November 16, 2017 - about 32,000 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V720000
- Also written as
- 17V-720
- Reported
- November 16, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~32,000
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-720 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.