Side Air Bag Wiring Recall

Jasper53 · 07-10-2009, 09:17 AM

I don't think that this has been posted yet (I did do a search). This came up on the NHTSA site last week...

FYI --

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BMW / 1 SERIES 2008
BMW / 3 SERIES 2008
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 01, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V257000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Potential Number of Units Affected:
Summary:
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
Consequence:
IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

ragingclue · 07-10-2009, 09:21 AM

Jesus. I've been to the dealer 7 times already in 10 months.... It's gotta stop some time.

flem · 07-10-2009, 09:22 AM

well shit... subbing to stay updated seeing as I have an 08 and all

07-10-2009, 09:17 AM	#1
Jasper53 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2011 E89 Z4 sDrive35s Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Side Air Bag Wiring Recall I don't think that this has been posted yet (I did do a search). This came up on the NHTSA site last week... FYI -- Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BMW / 1 SERIES 2008 BMW / 3 SERIES 2008 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 01, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V257000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Potential Number of Units Affected: Summary: BMW IS RECALLING MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION. Consequence: IF THAT HAPPENED, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SIDE AIR BAG AND/OR THE SAFETY BELT TENSIONER NOT TO DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT AN OCCUPANT, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES. Remedy: THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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07-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
ragingclue One cam is enough 130 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	Jesus. I've been to the dealer 7 times already in 10 months.... It's gotta stop some time.
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07-10-2009, 09:22 AM	#3
flem ..... 8 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Morgantown, WV iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	well shit... subbing to stay updated seeing as I have an 08 and all __________________
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