2011 BMW 535I; 2011 BMW 550I; 2011 BMW 528I
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
BMW of North America is recalling certain 2011 model year 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i, and 550xi vehicles manufactured between March 1, 2010, and August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit that contains an acceleration sensor with incorrect programming. Due to this programming error, the SCU may fail to accurately determine whether air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners, and active head restraints should be activated during a crash, which could result in inadequate deployment depending on crash severity and increase injury risk.
BMW will notify owners of affected vehicles, and authorized BMW dealers will replace the defective SCU at no charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners of potentially affected vehicles should contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash.
Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.