3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Posted on: 2015-03-31
Description
Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i coupe, m235i coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, activehybrid 3, 328xi sports wagon, 428i coupe, 428xi coupe, 435i coupe, 435xi coupe, 428i convertible, 428xi convertible, 435i convertible, 328xi gran turismo, 335xi gran turismo, and 2015 428i gran coupe, 428xi gran coupe, and 435i gran coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on may 28, 2015. The recall began on july 6, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS
Posted on: 2015-03-13
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i convertible, 428i xdrive convertible, 435i convertible, and 435i xdrive convertible vehicles manufactured october 22, 2014, to february 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Consequence
If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall began may 11, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD:INFLATOR
Posted on: 2024-04-24
Description
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive, m3, 328d, 328d xdrive), 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive, m4), and 2015 4 series gran coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 14, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.