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.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced

JUL 25, 2016

Vehicles Affected

7,810

NHTSA Campaign #

16V553000

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (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."

Actions

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.

Documents (16)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 226
• Miscellaneous Document
• Miscellaneous Document
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report# 2 - 2016-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4