Recall 16V173000: 2016 BMW 740LI, 2016 BMW 750LI, 2016 BMW 750LXI
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 6,110
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.
The risk
In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. 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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 BMW 740LI
- 2016 BMW 750LI
- 2016 BMW 750LXI
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V173000
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner letters
- Jul 8, 2016
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology