- BMW issued an urgent “Do Not Drive” warning for 90,000 vehicles built between 2000 and 2006, that fall under a recall for defective Takata air bags.
- The recall affects the 3-series and 5-series, including the M3 and M5, as well as the first-generation X5.
- Drivers are urged not to use affected vehicles until a fix is implemented, as the airbags can become dangerous even in minor crashes.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43803649/bmw-stop-drive-2000-2006-cars-airbags/
According to BMW’s own Bulletin #: C32-0322-0627
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10211845-9999.pdf
*Airbags are considered Dangerous Goods. If you need to return any airbags, you must be hazmat certified and have a DGIS
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