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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M was recalled on 21 April 2023 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00868/23. Injuries risk reported by France. The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants.

Photo of recalled product: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M
Alert NumberA12/00868/23
BrandBmw
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginGermany
Model Numbere1*2007/46*0172*06 - e1*2007/46*0215*08 - e1*2007/46*0215*09 - e1*2007/46*0273*11 - e1*2007/46*0273*12 - e1*2007/46*0273*13 - e1*2007/46*0277*11 , e1*2007/46*0277*12 - e1*2007/46*0277*13 - e1*2007/46*0283*12 - e1*2007/46*0283*13 - e1*2007/46*0283*14 - e1*2007/46*0314*14 - e1*2007/46*0314*15 , e1*2007/46*0314*17 - e1*2007/46*0314*18 - e1*2007/46*0315*12 - e1*2007/46*0315*13 - e1*2007/46*0315*15 - e1*2007/46*0315*16 - e1*2007/46*0316*11 , e1*2007/46*0316*12 - e1*2007/46*0316*13 - e1*2007/46*0316*14 - e1*2007/46*0361*08 - e1*2007/46*0361*09 - e1*2007/46*0361*10 - e1*2007/46*0363*12 , e1*2007/46*0363*13 - e1*2007/46*0363*14 - e1*2007/46*0371*17 - e1*2007/46*0371*18 - e1*2007/46*0371*19 - e1*2007/46*0371*20 - e1*2007/46*0371*21 - , e1*2007/46*0371*22 - e1*2007/46*0377*07 - e1*2007/46*0377*08 - e1*2007/46*0377*09 - e1*2007/46*0412*09 - e1*2007/46*0412*10 - e1*2007/46*0412*11 -, e1*2007/46*0421*14 - e1*2007/46*0421*15 - e1*2007/46*0421*16 - e1*2007/46*0455*09 - e1*2007/46*0455*10 - e1*2007/46*0455*11 - e1*2007/46*0512*16 - , e1*2007/46*0559*05 - e1*2007/46*0559*06 - e1*2007/46*0559*07 - e1*2007/46*0562*08 - e1*2007/46*0562*09
Published21 April 2023

Risk Description

The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 30/03/2023

Product Description

Passenger car

⚠️ What Should You Do?

This recall involves a injuries hazard related to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M.

About this risk

This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.

Recommended action

Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.

Who is at risk?

All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.

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