Product description
Takata PSDI-5 driver airbags were installed as part of a special edition pack that included a sports steering wheel upgrade. They were installed in E9x vehicles manufactured between 2010-2012.
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Reason the product is recalled
Takata airbag inflators are subject to a compulsory recall.
Airbag inflator: As the airbag gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade.
The hazards to consumers
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.
What consumers should do
Check the manufacturing date of your vehicle. You will find this on the European type approval label, located on the driver's side B pillar and visible when you open the driver’s door.
Check if your vehicle is affected at www.recall.bmw.com.au. You will need your vehicle's registration number or VIN number.
Do not drive your vehicle under any circumstances if your vehicle is affected.
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.
You can find BMW dealer contact details at: www.bmw.com.au/dealers
Call BMW Australia’s Takata Recall Hotline: 1800 243 675 between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, Monday to Friday or visit www.recall.bmw.com.au for more information about the recall.
Email info@bmw.com.au
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Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Originally sold between 2010 and 2012 by authorised BMW dealers in Australia. To see the list of dealers go to www.bmw.com.au/dealers
Identifying product features
Consumers who have a BMW E9x manufactured 18 March 2010 to 24 May 2012 need to check their vehicle at www.recall.bmw.com.au or the attached VIN list.
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Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2025/20544 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
