BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, “Ejection Mitigation.”
BMW of North America – Side Air Bag may Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 226
| Report Received Date | 07/25/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V553000 |
| Consequence Summary | If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants. |
| Corrective Action | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 7810 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V553000) |
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