X3, X4, X5, X6

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert NumberA12/1330/16
BrandBmw
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Model NumberType-approval numbers: e1*2007/46*0512*, e1*2007/46*0454*, e1*2007/46*0421*, e1*2007/46*0412*;Types: X3, X5, X6, X-N1.
Published21 October 2016

Risk Description

null The housing of the driver's airbag inflator may have been incorrectly welded. In the event of an accident involving airbag deployment, the inflator may rupture. This might lead to metal fragments passing through the airbag and causing injury to the vehicle occupants.

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: Unknown

Product Description

Passenger car

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