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BMW of North America, LLC: Air Bag Cover Panels May Break During Deployment

A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants.

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Date
2023-02-01
Country
United States
Brand
BMW
Product
AIR BAGS
Units
804 affected
Category
Vehicles
Source
NHTSA

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