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Automotive · United States · 2024-07-03

BMW 3 Series sedans have an unspecified defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-03
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
Models affected	323I, 325I, 325XI, 328I, 328XI, 330I, 330XI, 335D, 335I, 335XI
Model year	2006-2011, 2006-2011, 2006-2012, 2006-2012, 2006-2012, 2006-2011, 2006-2011, 2009-2011, 2006-2011, 2006-2011
Units affected	394029
Defect	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment._x000D_ An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall number	24V513000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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