Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module (20V243000)
Publication date: 2020-04-30Reference number: 20V243000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Model(s): 2017 BMW 530E
2017 BMW 530I
2017 BMW 540I
2018 BMW 530E
Campaign No: 20V243000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 33
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN
SYSTEM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags.
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT
In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.