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BMW - 1, 5, 7, M5, Countryman
Official notice
7 May 2021
Last checked
7 May 2021
An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns BMW - 1, 5, 7, M5, Countryman. The ignition unit of the head airbag may separate from the inflator and enter the vehicle's interior when the airbag is deployed. As a result, the inflation of the head airbag may be reduced or non-existent, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. Published 2021-05-07.
What to do now
The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.
Recall number
A12/00609/21
Official notice
2021-05-07
The hazard
The hazard
The ignition unit of the head airbag may separate from the inflator and enter the vehicle's interior when the airbag is deployed. As a result, the inflation of the head airbag may be reduced or non-existent, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
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