5er, X5 · Injuries
Product: Passenger car · Bmw · Type-approval numbers: e1*98/14*0028, e9*98/14*0022 , e1*98/14*0153, e1*2001/116*0153; Types: 5/D, 5/DS, X53
Category: Motor vehicles · Germany
Hazard: Owing to retrofitting of the steering wheel, certain vehicles may be equipped with a driver airbag that has a gas generator which could burst in the event of airbag activation if it has been exposed to moisture and heat cycles over time. This may result in metal parts being discharged, which could lead to injury or death of the vehicle occupants.
Official action: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown