The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Wednesday, the 17th, that BMW will recall 1,145 vehicles across the United States due to a potential defect that could cause the driver’s airbag to explode upon deployment.
The recall affects the 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, and 2014 5 Series sedans, all of which are equipped with airbags manufactured by Takata Corp, a Japanese auto parts company.
Since 2009, Takata airbags have been linked to over 30 deaths and hundreds of injuries worldwide, with at least 26 fatalities occurring in the United States. The NHTSA identified a manufacturing defect in the airbags that can cause sharp fragments to strike the driver or other passengers during deployment.
In response to this issue, the NHTSA confirmed that the affected driver’s airbags will be replaced free of charge. This recall follows a similar action taken by BMW last week, where the company recalled 394,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to the same problem in 2006 to 2012 3 Series sedans and Sportswagon models.
In 2020, the NHTSA confirmed a fatality in Arizona involving a BMW vehicle, where a ruptured Takata airbag inflator was the cause. This incident underscores the ongoing risks associated with defective Takata airbags, prompting continued vigilance and recalls to ensure driver and passenger safety.
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