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blogs.cars.com - 8/13/2008

Recall Alert: 200,000 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, X3

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Today, NHTSA announced that BMW is recalling 200,000 cars and SUVs due to a faulty airbag that may not deploy during a crash. The models affected include 2006 3 Series, 2004-06 5 Series and 2004-06 X3 SUVs. The problem isn’t in the airbag itself but in the sensors that detect whether there’s a person in the front passenger seat. When working properly, the sensor will disengage the ...

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BMW recall affects 200,000 3 Series, 5 Series, X3
PR News: — ... the system is working properly, the sensor will disengage the passenger airbag if there is no one sitting in the seat. As the sensor is not working correctly, there could be a passenger in the car but the air bag will not deploy, this could lead to injury. BMW has reported that there have not been any injuries, as there is a warning light that lets you know that the airbag is disengaged. Owners of those BMW’s affected should contact their local BMW dealer. Source Other BMW News ...