Got My Airbag Recall Notice today

BayMoWe335 · 03-25-2016, 10:19 AM

Haven't received mine. 2010 335i? Feels like I should have received it already.

SMH · 03-25-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Go here to the NHTSA site to see the makes/models affected & to check by VIN#

http://www.safercar.gov/rs/takata/takatalist.html

Thanks!

patents · 03-25-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

My VIN is not in the recall according to searching the safercar site. Even though it is in the model/year range. Does this mean not all in the range are affected?

I believe the latest recall is only for cars with the sport steering wheel. Its airbag is different than the regular wheel.

patents · 03-25-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Will they still do the airbag even tho I have a after market steering wheel

Not unless the aftermarket wheel is in a box in the trunk with the OE wheel installed.

How do you expect them to fit an OEM airbag into an aftermarket wheel? That's even if they would consider doing it in the first place. Which they won't. No dealer technician in his right mind would touch it.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-25-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 335NJ

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Ok ok ....maybe that was extreme. Surely there is a better way though.

The families who have lost loved ones over this though probably have worse sentiments to express.

I agree, and stop calling me Shirley.

Haha- classic. Got a little bopped up after those 6 pints last night- forgive my over the top drama queen posting folks

Shotputted · 03-25-2016, 03:24 PM

What do you think the odds are that they would put the new airbag in an m sport wheel and install it for me when I take it in for the recall? I have been considering getting the sport wheel for my wife's car and that might be a good excuse.

lichtgelb · 03-25-2016, 04:29 PM

They will charge you for the wheel install unless you're a real good talker. Changing the bag is like a 30 second deal. Swapping the wheel takes a few minutes.

Shotputted · 03-25-2016, 05:37 PM

Oh nevermind then lol. I read somewhere it took 6 hours for the recall service but that must have been an exaggeration.

bloppitybloop · 03-25-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Shotputted

What do you think the odds are that they would put the new airbag in an m sport wheel and install it for me when I take it in for the recall? I have been considering getting the sport wheel for my wife's car and that might be a good excuse.

The steering wheel swap is super easy. Don't be afraid to do it yourself. I had no problem doing mine and I'm a newb.

SpeedBuggy · 03-25-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by patents

I believe the latest recall is only for cars with the sport steering wheel. Its airbag is different than the regular wheel.

This might explain why our 330i and 328xi, both with sport, have the recall and our 325i non-sport did not have a recall notice.

Haven't really seen anything that explains that the recall only affects sport steering wheels on the e90 chassis, although it does look like the airbags are different.

snaimpally · 03-25-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SMH

Are all models affected? Can i check online somewhere?

The government has a website for all recall notices:
http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle+Safety/Recalls+&+Defects

You can enter your car's info and it will tell you how many recalls there are for your car.

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Originally Posted by Nicky92

are u the original owner?

No. My car was leased, then sold by BMW at auction to a non-BMW dealer, from whom I purchased the car.

snaimpally · 03-25-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cdgatti

My VIN is not in the recall according to searching the safercar site. Even though it is in the model/year range. Does this mean not all in the range are affected?

Possible - it could be based on the serial numbers of the airbags themselves, e.g., there were some bad batches.

snaimpally · 03-25-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Wow. So a design defect that only really effects cars exposed to environments of very high humidity levels makes almost every manufacturer in the industry selfish, greedy, people with complete disregard for human life? Really? Out of millions of vehicles less than 20 injuries have occurred and you call that a complete disregard for human life. How do you sleep at night Batman?

Your information is incorrect. "at least two deaths and 30 injuries in Honda vehicles" and "a total of at least 139 reported injuries across all automakers"

See this website:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/

Also, Takata tried to conver it up and wouldn't even cooperate with government investigators. "NHTSA fined Takata $14,000 per day for not cooperating fully with the agency's investigation into the airbag problems." See http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...call/index.htm

The same link says "In June of 2015, Takata stated that it was aware of 88 ruptures in total: 67 on the driver’s side and 21 on the passenger’s side" further refuting your claim of "less than 20 injuries".

Learn to Google before posting incorrect information.

DaZuc · 03-25-2016, 08:32 PM

I am worried, I retrofitted the airbag.
I will be contacting NA to see if there anything they can do for me.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-25-2016, 08:41 PM

I haven't yet. I want me my new roundel! Also an airbag that doesn't put more holes in my face than naturally required. That too.

Efthreeoh · 03-25-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by snaimpally

Your information is incorrect. "at least two deaths and 30 injuries in Honda vehicles" and "a total of at least 139 reported injuries across all automakers"

See this website:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/massive...cted-vehicles/

Also, Takata tried to conver it up and wouldn't even cooperate with government investigators. "NHTSA fined Takata $14,000 per day for not cooperating fully with the agency's investigation into the airbag problems." See http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...call/index.htm

The same link says "In June of 2015, Takata stated that it was aware of 88 ruptures in total: 67 on the driver’s side and 21 on the passenger’s side" further refuting your claim of "less than 20 injuries".

Learn to Google before posting incorrect information.

Oh frickin relax dude. So it's 139 out of 120,000,000 vehicles. My point is it is a very small risk, probably less risk than just defective airbags that do not light off in an accident. McDonald's kills more people per year than Takata airbags.

Learn to do math before you post a retort.

Wilt · 03-26-2016, 12:06 AM

Odds of being hit by lighting is 1:960000,
odds of being involved in car with defective airbag is 1:863000

335NJ · 03-26-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilt

Odds of being hit by lighting is 1:960000,
odds of being involved in car with defective airbag is 1:863000

GMe90 · 03-26-2016, 12:17 AM

The letter kind of freaked me out. Exploding shrapnel.

ArchiProf · 03-26-2016, 07:51 AM

Received the letter yesterday. Original owner, E92, February 2012 build date.

dauble2k5 · 03-26-2016, 08:03 AM

I got my letter in the mail this week. I got one for my E46 when this whole thing first started, contacted the dealer, but they said it'd be months before they'd have parts. It ended up being 4-5 months before it was replaced. Clearly, it's a high priority.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-26-2016, 08:19 AM

Where's my letter???

03-25-2016, 10:19 AM	#23
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Haven't received mine. 2010 335i? Feels like I should have received it already.
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Shotputted Private 15 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	What do you think the odds are that they would put the new airbag in an m sport wheel and install it for me when I take it in for the recall? I have been considering getting the sport wheel for my wife's car and that might be a good excuse.
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lichtgelb Lieutenant 107 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Flyover Country iTrader: (0)	They will charge you for the wheel install unless you're a real good talker. Changing the bag is like a 30 second deal. Swapping the wheel takes a few minutes. __________________ 2006 E90 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic 2009 E93 335i Montego Blau 2011 F10 535i Sophistograu Metallic
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03-25-2016, 05:37 PM	#30
Shotputted Private 15 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Oh nevermind then lol. I read somewhere it took 6 hours for the recall service but that must have been an exaggeration.
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03-25-2016, 08:32 PM	#36
DaZuc Captain 202 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 335i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rockland, NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 BMW 335i xDrive [10.00]	I am worried, I retrofitted the airbag. I will be contacting NA to see if there anything they can do for me.
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	I haven't yet. I want me my new roundel! Also an airbag that doesn't put more holes in my face than naturally required. That too.
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03-26-2016, 12:06 AM	#39
Wilt Major 228 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF Bay area iTrader: (0)	Odds of being hit by lighting is 1:960000, odds of being involved in car with defective airbag is 1:863000
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03-26-2016, 12:17 AM	#41
GMe90 Captain 356 Rep 928 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe, ZSP, Premium Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Knoxville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [6.00] 2007 BMW 328i [10.00]	The letter kind of freaked me out. Exploding shrapnel.
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03-26-2016, 07:51 AM	#42
ArchiProf member 43 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2012 335i XDrive E92 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Porsche Cayman [0.00] 2016 Volvo XC70 (sp ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i xDriv ... [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC70 (sp ... [0.00] 1993 Pathfinder [0.00]	Received the letter yesterday. Original owner, E92, February 2012 build date. __________________ 2012 335i X Drive Coupe - BSM/Black, 6MT, M Sport, Premium, Navigation, Apps, Black Grille, 313 Wheels, and more...
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dauble2k5 Private First Class 57 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2011 VR E92 335i, 6MT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I got my letter in the mail this week. I got one for my E46 when this whole thing first started, contacted the dealer, but they said it'd be months before they'd have parts. It ended up being 4-5 months before it was replaced. Clearly, it's a high priority.
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