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Recall 16V-173

BMW of North America, LLC recalled the 2016 BMW 740LI and 2 other models: Air bags (frontal, sensor/control module-inactive).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-173
Reported
March 25, 2016
Vehicles affected
6,110 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles