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BMW - A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions
Official notice
21 Jun 2021
Last checked
21 Jun 2021
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions. A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions Published 2021-06-21.
What to do now
The airbag control unit will be replaced.
Units affected
354
Recall number
R-2021-228
Official notice
2021-06-21
The hazard
The hazard
A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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