During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

Air Bags — Frontal

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

Documents (8)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Miscellaneous Document - December 14, 2017 - ISTA 4.09.13 Software Release Information Required for i3 Recall 17V-720
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Non-compliance Notice 573 Report FMVSS 208
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- November 16, 2017 - Delivery Stop & Recall 17V-XXX: i3 Frontal Impact Performance
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall Acknowledgement

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