BMW announced a recall involving 106,182 vehicles over a possible injury concern. According to the company, the vehicles can expose occupants to injuries as the occupant’s head may contact the B-pillar in the event of a crash. Because the pillar may fail to absorb the impact as it should, injuries could be severe.
The firm stated that the B-pillar in the vehicles, which are part of the SUV frame where locks latch to the doors, sits between the rear seats and the front passengers. While the issue that prompted this recall remains unsolved, as BMW works on developing a fix, the company is reporting the recall.
So far, the firm did not register any reports of accidents and injuries associated with this issue. Still, the automaker wants drivers to know that this problem could lead to major injuries. As the firm tests potential fixes, BMW is urging drivers to to keep an eye out for a letter from the firm, which will come once a fix is available.
BMW Recall: Impacted SUVs
Vehicles listed under this recall include 106,182 units of the X1 SUVs manufactured between March 10, 2015 and May 2, 2019. They are the 2016 through 2019 X1 xDrive28i.
You can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website and upload your car’s vehicle identification number to see if there are any other open recalls. If you own one of the recalled BMW vehicles and you’re concerned for your safety and the safety of your loved ones, reach out to BMW to learn more on what you should do until the firm has a fix.
Don’t Ignore Open Recalls
Many car owners ignore recalls because they believe they can avoid accidents by just being safe drivers. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.
Unless you’re a serious car owner who keeps up with his or her car’s maintenance schedule, you are putting your life and the lives of others in danger. That includes responding to recalls.
For more on this recall and how you should act to fix it, follow this link.
