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West Australian
3 days ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
BMW 3 Series recalled for defective Takata airbags
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. 'As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade,' says BMW in its recall notice. 'If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. 'If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. 'There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags.' BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed 'as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade' in 'E9x vehicles', referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. 'Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership,' says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BMW 3 Series recalled for defective Takata airbags
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. 'As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade,' says BMW in its recall notice. 'If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. 'If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. 'There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags.' BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed 'as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade' in 'E9x vehicles', referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. 'Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership,' says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BMW 3 Series recalled for defective Takata airbags
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. 'As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade,' says BMW in its recall notice. 'If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. 'If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. 'There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags.' BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed 'as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade' in 'E9x vehicles', referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 2497 vehicles built between March 18, 2010 and May 24, 2012 are included on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list The original recall notice is attached here If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. 'Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership,' says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BMW 3 Series recalled for defective Takata airbags
The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. "As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade," says BMW in its recall notice. "If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. "If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. "There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags." BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed "as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade" in "E9x vehicles", referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. "Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership," says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series Content originally sourced from: The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. "As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade," says BMW in its recall notice. "If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. "If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. "There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags." BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed "as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade" in "E9x vehicles", referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. "Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership," says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series Content originally sourced from: The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. "As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade," says BMW in its recall notice. "If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. "If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. "There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags." BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed "as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade" in "E9x vehicles", referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. "Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership," says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series Content originally sourced from: The Takata airbag saga continues with BMW recalling close to 3000 examples of its 3 Series due to defective inflators that slipped through previous recalls. "As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade," says BMW in its recall notice. "If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure. "If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle. "There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by faulty Takata airbags." BMW says the Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed "as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade" in "E9x vehicles", referring to the 3 Series lineup. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. If you own an affected vehicle, you need to immediately contact an authorised BMW dealer to schedule a replacement airbag. Your BMW dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop, and the replacement and towing costs are free of charge. "Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership," says the company. If you have any further questions, you can contact BMW Australia's Takata Recall Hotline weekdays between 8:30am and 8:30pm on 1800 243 675. MORE: Everything BMW 3 Series Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BMW airbags recalled over exploding mechanism causing ‘sharp metal fragments to shoot out'
BMW drivers have been urged to check the manufacturing details of their car for a deadly fault. Faulty airbag inflators which can violently explode if triggered were installed in a number of cars between 2010 and 2012. In a crash, or if the airbag mis-deploys, the metal housing of the airbag inflator can explode under too much internal pressure, a Product Safety recall said on Friday. 'If the defective airbag inflator ruptures, the airbag can go off with too much explosive force, causing sharp metal fragments to shoot out and kill or seriously injure people in the vehicle,' it said. 'There have been serious injuries and deaths.' The Takata PSDI-5 airbags were installed in BMW cars that were manufactured between March 18, 2010 to May 24, 2012. They were installed in E9x vehicles, as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade. 'As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade,' the recall said. Motorists can find the manufacturing date of their vehicle on the driver's side 'B pillar' — it is on the European=type approval label which can be seen when you open the driver's door. 'Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected,' the recall said. 'Immediately contact your preferred authorised BMW dealer to schedule the replacement airbag. 'Your dealer will arrange to have your vehicle towed to the workshop so that you do not need to drive the vehicle. The airbag replacement and towing are free of charge. 'Your vehicle will be repaired quickly once a booking is made with an authorised BMW dealership.' Those booking a repair will need their VIN number or vehicle registration number.
