BMW E70 X5 & E71 X6
Published 12 February 2018
Product
This recall is an extension of PRA2017/16298 - https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/bmw-group-australia-ltd-bmw-e70-x5-e71-x6-0 BMW E70 X5 & BMW E71 X6 CPA: 37222 Front passenger airbag
Why it was recalled
Front passenger airbag inflator: If an affected vehicle is involved in an accident and the airbag goes off, the airbag inflator may rupture.
Hazard
In the event of an airbag inflator rupture, metal fragments could possibly shoot out, straight through the airbag cushion material towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.