BMW I3 (2017) recall — Air Bags
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
Recall notice
During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225628-bmw-i3-2017-recall-air-bags · Recall date November 16, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V720000
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“BMW I3 (2017) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 16, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225628-bmw-i3-2017-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall #17V720000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V720000).
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What NHTSA says to do
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.
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Subject: Recall 17V720000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW I3 (2017) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a BMW I3 (2017) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V720000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V720000 (November 16, 2017)
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