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An official ACCC notice concerns BMW 3 Series E46 MY1999-2006. In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2019-01-21.
What to do now
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW head office directly via the website at https://www.bmw.com.au/recall to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/recall or contact 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbagrecall
Recall number
dc79a7dc-8392-4749-8010-30e733b4b5f3
Official notice
2019-01-21
The hazard
The hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
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