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BMW - Front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly
Official notice
5 Jun 2017
Last checked
5 Jun 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly. Front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly Published 2017-06-05.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the milling of the predetermined break point. Where necessary the instrument panel will be replaced.
Units affected
7,948
Recall number
R-2017-171
Official notice
2017-06-05
The hazard
The hazard
Front passenger airbag maynot deploy correctly
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
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Documents, notices & source
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