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BMW - Inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification
Official notice
16 Apr 2018
Last checked
16 Apr 2018
An official DVSA notice concerns BMW - Inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification. Inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification Published 2018-04-16.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the driver airbag module.
Units affected
32
Recall number
R-2018-101
Official notice
2018-04-16
The hazard
The hazard
Inflator in driver airbag module may not be produced to specification
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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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: BMW. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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