Takata airbags _ 2014 & 2015 BMW i3 _ recall (?)

[DocRush]

Hi,

I want to learn if any of you had received an official e-mail from BMW officers regarding airbag related potential risk and the replacement of faulty sets.

Please visit below URL about this substantial concern:

https://transportevolved.com/2015/1...-mini-models-for-faulty-takata-airbag-system/

http://bmwiforum.bmwusa.com/thread/630/i3-takata-air-bags


This is a gorgeous mystery here in my country (Türkiye), at least for now. :roll:

 

[DocRush]

PS: I am not sure if I had succeeded to add this screenSHOT...

 

[DinosM]

I do not see any mention of the I3:

BMW has notified NHTSA of its intention to recall approximately 840,000 cars and Sports Activity Vehicles equipped with Takata PSDI-5 driver-side front air bags to have the driver-side front airbag replaced. These vehicles, covering model years 2006-2015 have not been part of earlier Takata-related air bag recalls.

Owners of potentially affected BMW vehicles will be contacted by first-class mail advising them of the recall. When replacement parts are available, owners will receive another letter with instructions for having the recall completed.

Owners with questions can contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417 or e-mail [email protected].

Model Model Years Approx. Vol. Production Dates

1 Series Coupe (incl. 1M) 2008 – 2013 32,620 Nov 2007 – Oct 2013
1 Series Convertible 2008 – 2013 28,160 Nov 2007 – Oct 2013
3 Series Sedan (incl. M3) 2006 – 2011 132,845 Feb 2005 – Dec 2011
335d Sedan 2009 – 2011 4,160 Mar 2008 – Aug 2011
3 Series Sports Wagon 2006 – 2012 3,270 Jun 2005 – May 2012
3 Series Coupe (incl. M3) 2007 – 2013 129,515 Apr 2006 – Jun 2013
3 Series Convertible (incl. M3) 2007 – 2013 99,810 Nov 2006 – Oct 2013
X1 SAV 2013 – 2015 57,290 Feb 2012 – Sep 2014
X3 SAV 2007 – 2010 64,925 Aug 2006 – Aug 2010
X5 SAV (incl. X5 M) 2007 – 2013 214,580 Sep 2006 – Jun 2013
X5 xDrive35d SAV 2009 – 2013 35,440 Mar 2008 – Jun 2013
X6 SAV (incl. X6 M) 2008 – 2014 37,000 Jul 2007 – Jun 2014
X6 SAV ActiveHybrid 2010 – 2011 365 Mar 2009 – Sep 2011

 

[DocRush]

Below quoted paragraph is from __ bmwiforum.bmwusa.com __ which was also the second URL link in my first post above.

" I talked to BMW's recall center 3 days ago. Some i3's are being recalled due to airbag issues. 'Some' i3's in the production range from mid 2014 to mid 2015 are affected. The recall center has VIN specific info. I bought a 2015 i3 REX 10 days ago without knowledge of the recall and wanted to be sure. Mine is in the recall production date range but it is not affected. BMW would not disclose whether the air bag in my car is made by Takata. I would encourage i3 owners to call and find out. "

a contributor whose nickname is tobewiser wrote those on 31 January 2016 at 5:08 PM.

PS: I submit this paragraph intentionally if someone has had problems in browsing aforementioned URLs.

 

[DocRush]

For Whoever Is Wondering;

I had written to the Borusan Otomotiv's Product Manager of BMWi series (namely, Mr. Gökgöz) last wednesday demanding a written reply which includes the facts of my i3 in terms of "TAKATA airbag issue".


Finally I received an undersigned consent indicating that our i3 is aloof from this misfortune.

( PS: Borusan Otomotiv is the official distributer of BMW brand vehicles in Türkiye. )