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CriticalREC-000143Published 23 September 2018View official notice ↗

2001–2002 BMW E53

Affected
781
Category
Cars
Campaign
00 65 1103 00
Supplier
BMW Group Australia Ltd
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The defect

Due to a possible mismatch of software and hardware within the airbag control, the front airbags may be activated whilst parking the vehicle. The affected vehicles are required to have the airbag control unit reprogrammed; no parts are required.

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The hazard

When parking the vehicle, a software malfunction can occur, activating the front airbags and causing an injury.

The remedy

Known owners will be contacted by BMW Group Australia Ltd or a BMW dealer. Consumers may contact an authorised BMW Service centre, or call the BMW Group Customer Interaction Centre on 1800 813 299 to arrange inspection and repair. Consumers can also contact BMW Group Australia via the BMW Group Australia website: https://www.bmw.com.auAdditionally customers can go to the BMW Group Australia website, and use their vehicle's VIN, chassis number or registration number to check if their vehicle has an outstanding Technical Action, or an outstanding Safety Recall: https://www.bmw.com.au/en/topics/offers-and-services/recalls.html

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 781 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact BMW Group Australia Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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