In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process.

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (36)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Miscellaneous Document - Stop Sale Reminder
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document - Q & A
• Miscellaneous Document
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Other Recall Related Documents
• Other Recall Related Documents - Q&A
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - September 2016
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report# 2 - 2016-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4

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