The airbag inflators in these vehicles could allow moisture to enter the unit and degrade the airbag propellant. If this occurs, the properties of the propellant may be changed so that the propellant does not react as intended during an accident, causing misdeployment of the airbag.
If a vehicle with an affected airbag is involved in a collision, the airbag inflator could rupture, causing sharp metal fragments to enter the vehicle cabin at high speed and potentially killing or injuring vehicle occupants.
Owners of affected vehicles should stop driving their vehicle immediately and contact their local BMW dealership https://findadealer.bmw.com.au/ or call BMW Australia’s Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675 to organise their free urgent vehicle inspection.
Vehicles will be either towed to the place of inspection or a mobile technician will inspect the vehicle at the consumer’s home or the vehicle’s location. The vehicle should not be driven to the inspection place.
If the vehicle is affected, BMW will offer to arrange a loan or hire car or reimbursement for alternative transportation costs until parts are available for airbag replacement, or until other arrangements can be made. Alternatively, the consumer may discuss the vehicle being purchased by BMW.
Consumers who are unsure of whether they are affected by this recall can also use the BMW VIN look-up tool at https://www.recall.bmw.com.au, contact the BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675 or contact their preferred BMW dealer. Dealer locations and contact details can be found at https://findadealer.bmw.com.au/.
We also recommend you visit www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
Possible that the originally installed Petri airbag inflator was replaced by a Takata airbag inflator during the service history of some vehicles.
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Known owners will be contacted by BMW Australia or a BMW dealer.
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local BMW dealership or BMW Australia’s Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675. Affected owners can also utilise the website https://www.recall.bmw.com.au or email [email protected] to arrange for the driver’s airbag to be inspected and receive a replacement airbag inflator free of charge if required.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use BMW's VIN look-up tool https://www.bmw.com.au/ or contact BMW Takata Hotline directly on 1800 243 675, or contact their preferred BMW dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
