BMW — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2024-07-26
BMW auto steering wheel variants contain faulty Takata inflator
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-07-26 |
| Manufacturer | B M W AUSTRALIA LTD. |
| Models affected | Multiple F series Models |
| Model year | 2009 - 2017 |
| Units affected | 47536 |
| Defect | Some vehicles may have been converted after production with steering wheel variants containing a faulty Takata inflator. As a result, the driver's airbag inflator may rupture in the event of airbag deployment. In the event of an accident, a faulty airbag inflator could rupture, compressed gas and metal fragments may be propelled through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | An online tool is available at www.recall.bmw.com.au that allows affected vehicle owners to upload photos of their VIN plate and steering wheel for checking. Owners will then be advised if the vehicle requires a further check by a BMW dealer._x000D_ Alternatively: Owners of affected vehicles should contact their preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule an appointment to have the steering wheel in their vehicle checked._x000D_ If a faulty airbag inflator is found, the airbag (with centre horn pad) will be replaced free of charge. The steering wheel will not need to be replaced. All work is … |
| Recall number | REC-006035 |
| 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. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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