BMW of North America is recalling greater than 390,000 vehicles within the US because they’re equipped with airbag inflators that may explode, resulting in a potentially serious injury or death.
The unique steering wheel could have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with a Takata inflator, the agency said.
If the inflator explodes, it could end in sharp metal fragments striking the motive force or other occupants of a vehicle, leading to serious injury or death, the NHTSA said.
BMW has not received any reports of any accidents or injuries within the US that could be related to this issue, based on the newest report.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday that the recall of 394,029 vehicles includes certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles.
BMW dealers will inspect and replace the motive force’s air bag module as mandatory without spending a dime.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Aug. 23. Vehicle owners may contact BMW customer support at 1-800-525-7417 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
