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UPDATE: BMW Readies Plan to Replace 840,000 Takata Airbag Inflators
BMW AG says it will recall about 840,000 of its vehicles in the U.S. to replace Takata Corp. airbag inflators that could explode.
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BMW AG plans to recall about 840,000 of its vehicles in the U.S. to replace Takata Corp. drive-side airbag inflators that could explode.
The campaign will cover cars made during the 2006-2015 model years. Affected models include;
- 2008-2013 model 1 Series 128, 135 and M cars
- Select 2006-2013 model 3 Series 325, 328, 330 and 335 2- and 4-wheel drive cars and wagons, and M coupes, sedans and convertibles
- 2013-2015 model X1 SUVs
- 2007-2010 model X3 SUVs
- 2007-2013 model X5 SUVs
- 2008-2014 model X6 crossovers
BMW notes the units covered by the new recall are in addition to some 1.8 million 3 Series cars the company called back in two campaigns in 2013-2014 to fix the same problem. The company has no replacement parts and has not indicated when it will be ready to begin the callback.
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