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BMW 5 Series E39, X5 and E53 MY2000-2003
Official notice
14 Feb 2019
Last checked
14 Feb 2019
An official ACCC notice concerns BMW 5 Series E39, X5 and E53 MY2000-2003. 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 2019-02-14.
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 free airbag inspection. If a faulty airbag is found, it will be replaced free of charge. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au Consumers can locate their nearest BMW dealership at: https://www.bmw.com/en-au/fastlane/dealer-locator.html or contact the BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675. 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-airbag-recall
Recall number
8cfe3574-d090-4719-a091-37cd8203fe21
Official notice
2019-02-14
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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