NHTSA recall 18V-533 (18V533000)

air bags recall reported August 15, 2018 - about 3 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 18V533000
Also written as: 18V-533
Reported: August 15, 2018
Vehicles affected: ~3
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash.

Why it is dangerous

If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-533 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW 430I - 2019

BMW 440I - 2019

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