NHTSA recall 19V-291 (19V291000)

air bags recall reported April 10, 2019 - about 50 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 19V291000
Also written as: 19V-291
Reported: April 10, 2019
Vehicles affected: ~50
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag.

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)

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-291 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

BMW X3 - 2019

BMW X4 - 2019

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