BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
BMW of North America – Excessive Neck Tension-Extension Force/FMVSS 208
| Report Received Date | 11/16/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V720000 |
| Consequence Summary | During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. |
| Corrective Action | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 32000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V720000) |
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