REC-000135

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2016–2017 BMW X1 WAGON

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: BMW Group Australia Ltd

Recall date: 12 May 2017

Defect

During production of the dashboard panel the process of milling the “weak points or deployment points” in the passenger side of the panel has not been carried out. These points are used as a break point of the dashboard panel if the passenger airbag is triggered.

Hazard

This may cause the passenger side airbag to not deploy correctly in an accident, posing a higher risk of injury to the front passenger.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact an authorised BMW service centre, go to http://www.bmw.com.au or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — BMW Group Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au