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  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    331
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    252
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    08 Nov 2007
    Build end
    26 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,533
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    28 Jul 2010
    Build end
    04 Sept 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 1 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    148
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2008
    Build end
    28 Aug 2009
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    20,334
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    20 May 2010
    Build end
    23 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW M5Ref R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    29 Jul 2024
    Build end
    26 Aug 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    60,822
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    10 Dec 2009
    Build end
    27 Oct 2016
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES GTRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,764
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    27 Jul 2009
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW X1Ref R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    100
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    30 Nov 2009
    Build end
    01 Apr 2015
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 2 SERIES GRAN TOURERRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,299
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    24 Jun 2017
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 2 SERIES ACTIVE TOURERRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,644
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    21 Jun 2017
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,275
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    21 Sept 2011
    Build end
    27 Oct 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,357
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    02 Dec 2013
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 3 SERIES GTRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3,588
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    16 Nov 2012
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,568
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    12 Nov 2013
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 4 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,219
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    07 May 2013
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 3 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    22,958
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    16 Jan 2012
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    497
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    79,568
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    02 Nov 2011
    Build end
    08 Nov 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 7 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    169
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW X4Ref R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,728
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    06 Mar 2014
    Build end
    07 Nov 2017
  • 24 Sept 2024BMW MOTORRAD UK R1800 TranscontinentalRef R/2024/369

    Control unit for reverser

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the reverser control unit may be insufficiently sealed allowing moisture to lead to corrosion of the internal electrical contacts.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the reverser control unit will be permanently disconnected as an intermediate measure. The control unit will then be replaced by an improved part once available.

    Vehicles affected
    113
    OEM ref
    0000611900
    Build start
    05 Feb 2020
    Build end
    08 Feb 2024
  • 24 Sept 2024BMW 2 SERIES COUPERef R/2024/428

    Replace the Passenger Airbag

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the passenger airbag

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    0072660200
    Build start
    16 Jul 2024
    Build end
    23 Jul 2024
  • 24 Sept 2024BMW MOTORRAD UK R1800 ClassicRef R/2024/369

    Control unit for reverser

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the reverser control unit may be insufficiently sealed allowing moisture to lead to corrosion of the internal electrical contacts.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the reverser control unit will be permanently disconnected as an intermediate measure. The control unit will then be replaced by an improved part once available.

    Vehicles affected
    211
    OEM ref
    0000611900
    Build start
    05 Feb 2020
    Build end
    08 Feb 2024
  • 24 Sept 2024BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/428

    Replace the Passenger Airbag

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the passenger airbag may not have had the seam sewn according to the specifications.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the passenger airbag

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    0072660200
    Build start
    16 Jul 2024
    Build end
    22 Jul 2024

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