Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1253148-bmw-x3-2010-recall-air-bags · Recall date September 28, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V605000
“BMW X3 (2010) recall — Air Bags.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 28, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1253148-bmw-x3-2010-recall-air-bags. Based on NHTSA recall 17V605000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V605000).
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. 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 17V605000 — BMW of North America, LLC BMW X3 (2010) recall — Air Bags Hello, I own a BMW X3 (2010) recall — Air Bags that is covered by recall 17V605000 from BMW of North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. A second notification letter will be sent when parts are available. 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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