- The carmaker says the airbag could suddenly burst due to irregularities in the weld.
- It is also possible that gas will leak from the inflator over time.
- Owners will be notified of the recall around June 14th.
Numerous BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series models have been recalled in the United States due to a problem related to their curtain airbags. These airbags were purchased from major parts supplier Autoliv.
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A recall notice from the German car manufacturer shows that contamination in the gas generator can lead to corrosion, which can lead to a defect in the welded joint. It is also possible that the two halves of the inflator will separate due to contaminants at the joint, and there is a possibility that irregularities in the weld joint will cause stored gas to leak from the inflator.
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According to BMW, a defective airbag could have devastating consequences. If gas has leaked from the inflator over time, it may only partially inflate in an accident, increasing the risk of injury. If the gas generator suddenly bursts, it could injure or even kill vehicle occupants.
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A total of 5,761 vehicles nationwide are involved in the recall. These include:
- 2014-2015 BMW 228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, built between December 4, 2013 and June 16, 2014.
- 2014-2015 BMW 320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive and M3 built between November 26, 2013 and September 4, 2014.
- 2014-2015 BMW 328d, 328d xDrive, built between November 26, 2013 and July 3, 2014.
- 2014-2015 BMW 428, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4, built between December 16, 2013 and April 2, 2014.
- 2015 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), built between June 17, 2014 and July 9, 2014.
The company alerted dealers to the recall on April 24 and will notify owners around June 14. Dealers were instructed to replace the head airbags of the affected vehicles free of charge. BMW will also refund any owners who previously paid to have the issue fixed.
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