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BMW Korea Co., Ltd. 71 models including BMW 1 Series Sport — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2024-08-08

BMW 71 models, including 1 Series Sport, may have a TAKATA airbag

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-08
Manufacturer	BMW Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	71 models including BMW 1 Series Sport
Units affected	12918
Defect	Although the vehicle was originally delivered with a steering wheel not equipped with a TAKATA airbag, it has been confirmed that customers may have installed a Sport or M Sport steering wheel equipped with a TAKATA airbag, which is an approved replacement part from BMW, after delivery. This steering wheel is equipped with an airbag inflator using ammonium nitrate, and the compressed gas propellant inside the inflator may have degraded when the vehicle was exposed to high-temperature and high-humidity areas for a long period. In such cases, the driver's front airbag may deploy abnormally duri…
Component	Interior safety device (other)
Remedy	Inspect the steering wheel and replace the driver's front airbag module if necessary. (For quick recall inspection and customer convenience, inspections will be conducted via an online website (refer to the notice for details). However, if the online inspection method is difficult, you can visit a service center for inspection and action.)
Recall number	5331
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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