BMW of North America is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles affected by issues with airbag inflators.
Produced by Takata, the inflators are at risk of exploding, potentially causing severe injury or death to the vehicle occupants.
The recall primarily involves certain BMW models from the 2006-2012 3 Series lineup, including sedans, sports wagons, and diesel variants.
The recall was prompted by concerns that original steering wheels might have been replaced with sport or M Sport steering wheels equipped with Takata inflators.
If these inflators explode, they could send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle’s cabin, posing a significant danger to drivers and passengers.
Despite the recall, BMW has not reported any incidents or injuries in the U.S. related to this defect so far.
