Recall 16V553000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Defect in 2016-2017 MINI CLUBMAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,810 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V553000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,810 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety Consequence
If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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