REC-004524

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0 BMW E46

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: BMW Australia Limited

Recall date: 31 May 1999

Defect

The Side Airbags May Unexpectedly Deploy, For Example When Driving At Speed Over A Large Pothole Or Curbside. The Airbag Control Unit Needs To Be Re-programmed. Also The Clip Between The Brake Pedal And Brake May Not Have Been Installed Correctly.

Hazard

Component Failure

Remedy

Contact Your Bmw Dealer - It Will Take Approx 45 Minutes To Re-code The Airbag Control Unit And Examine The Brake Clip. For Further Information - Ring Bmw Access Centre Freecall 1 800 813 299.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — BMW Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

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Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-004524

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