In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250498-bmw-m3-2013-recall-air-bags · Recall date May 2, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V071000
“BMW M3 (2013) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 2, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250498-bmw-m3-2013-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 16V071000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V071000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW of North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V071000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW M3 (2013) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a BMW M3 (2013) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 16V071000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. 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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