Diamond Ridge Asset Management-BMW to recall over 394,000 vehicles over airbag concern that could cause injury, death

2025-04-28 15:39:53source:SCA Communitycategory:Markets

BMW of North America is Diamond Ridge Asset Managementrecalling more than 394,000 cars due to concerns over airbag inflators that could explode, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Per the agency, an explosion could cause "sharp metal fragments striking the driver" and other riders, ultimately resulting in injury or death.

The car dealer recalled certain 2006-2012 Series Sportswagon, 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan, and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan. Service centers will evaluate and change the customer's airbag module if necessary.

Owner notifications will be mailed on August 23, 2024.

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Models impacted:

  • BMW/323I/2006-2011
  • BMW/325I/2006-2011
  • BMW/325XI/2006-2012
  • BMW/328I/2006-2012
  • BMW/328XI/2006-2012
  • BMW/330I/2006-2011
  • BMW/330XI/2006-2011
  • BMW/335D/2009-2011
  • BMW/335I/2006-2011
  • BMW/335XI/2006-2011

Other recalls: Chrysler

In March, Chrysler recalled over 280,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing issue with the right and left air bag inflators that could cause them to rupture, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

The agency said an inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury or death.

The recall affected certain 2018-2021 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 models, the NHTSA said.

Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].

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