BMW recalls 2008 1 series, 3 series for possible faulty airbag system

by Bradley Wint on July 10th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

BMW of North America (USA) is doing a recall of the 2008 BMW 1 series and 3 series to correct a possible frontal airbag fault. There is a chance that some of the cars may have incorrect crimp connectors installed to the side air bag and seat belt tensioning wire. This would result in an insufficient connection between the crimp connector and the respective plug, causing the build up of electrical resistance, causing the air bag or belt fastener to fail during an accident.

BMW has not given a time frame in which to bring in the cars, but owners can call 1-800-831-1117. A specific number of affected vehicles wasn’t given either, so if you own a model listed above, give them a call.

For full details, hit the jump link.

Vehicle Make / Model: 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: All

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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