6.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,950 miles
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. The contact received notification NHTSA campaign number 16V071000 (air bags), however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact called the stevens creeks BMW (4343 stevens creek blvd St clara ca 95051 800-298-1501) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
- Palo Alto, CA, USA
Takata recall - this recall has been active now for over a year and three months with no repair from the manufacturer. I have tried two different dealerships in the area and neither of them have a part available to fix. What is the holdup?
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Houston, TX, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- The Woodlands, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2011 BMW M3. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag light flickered while the seat was occupied or unoccupied. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V428000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 1/13/15 updated 03/03/15
- Decatur, GA, USA
- Indian Rocks Beach, FL, USA