So I received this letter today from BMW

Last time I checked, mine wasn't on the recall list... Guess they just updated their database lol

///M Kidding wrote

Last time I checked, mine wasn't on the recall list... Guess they just updated their database lol

Just got mine last week also... Same thing...

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1241128

IIAp3x wrote  

///M Kidding wrote

Last time I checked, mine wasn't on the recall list... Guess they just updated their database lol

Just got mine last week also... Same thing...

Hope they will give us a loaner lol

kb9uwu wrote  

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1241128

I saw this awhile back, but mine VIN wasn't on the recall list at that moment..

got the letter. how long will it take to actually get the parts in stock? really sucks knowing it's dangerous driving the car...

rjd598 wrote

got the letter. how long will it take to actually get the parts in stock? really sucks knowing it's dangerous driving the car...

simply being inside a car on public roads is also dangerous

edit: i also got the letter a few weeks ago but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The NHTSA site says this...

Currently BMW has:
6,716 (1.8%) Driver-side Air Bags Repaired

BMW has delayed completion:


Proposed New Priority Group Timelines (paragraph 39)
Priority Group 1 August 31, 2016
Priority Group 2 February 28, 2017
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2017
Proposed new Remedy Completion Target Deadlines (paragraph 40)
Priority Group 1 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 2 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 4 May31, 2020

Flying Ace wrote

The NHTSA site says this...

Currently BMW has:
6,716 (1.8%) Driver-side Air Bags Repaired

BMW has delayed completion:


Proposed New Priority Group Timelines (paragraph 39)
Priority Group 1 August 31, 2016
Priority Group 2 February 28, 2017
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2017
Proposed new Remedy Completion Target Deadlines (paragraph 40)
Priority Group 1 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 2 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 4 May31, 2020

What makes or sorts one into a certain priority group?

BimmerRookie wrote

What makes or sorts one into a certain priority group?

I called BMWNA regarding how they determine "high risk", and the answer I got was that they calculate total exposure and consider both where the car is currently registered in and where it was sold.

Basically, CSR said:
1. if the car was sold in a humid area (as they determine the area) and is still registered in that area, then it has highest priority.
2. if the car was sold in a humid area but is now registered in a low-humidity area, it has a medium priority
3. If a car was sold in a low humidity area and is still registered in a low humidity area, it has the lowest priority.

When asked how they discern cars in category #2, they weren't too specific, but said they consider estimated years in humid area vs low-humidity area to balance which car has a priority. So again, they may take past registration into consideration.

My two cars for example:
1. 2008 M3: Years 2008-10 in low humid, cold climate. Years 2010-2013 in a high humid and hot climate, and then years 2014-2015 is again in a low humidity area = 4 years of high humidity exposure.

2. 2012 X5, years 2012-14 in a high humidity, hot climate. 2015-2016 in a low humidity climate = 3 year of high humidity exposure.

My M3 and X5 would be similarily at risk.

kb9uwu wrote

simply being inside a car on public roads is also dangerous

edit: i also got the letter a few weeks ago but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

i'm still driving my car, but it does make you think what if you get into an accident and the airbags deploy.

rjd598 wrote

i'm still driving my car, but it does make you think what if you get into an accident and the airbags deploy.

your hookers and blow lifestyle will probably kill you before your airbag does.

Flying Ace wrote

your hookers and blow lifestyle will probably kill you before your airbag does.

statistically very true

rjd598 wrote

i'm still driving my car, but it does make you think what if you get into an accident and the airbags deploy.

Meh, just don't wear your seatbelt and make sure you're going VERY fast if you get into an accident. Nothing to worry about then

rjd598 wrote

i'm still driving my car, but it does make you think what if you get into an accident and the airbags deploy.

You can always disconnect the airbag!

M3AG wrote

You can always disconnect the airbag!

Via fuse?

buddalun wrote

Via fuse?

Check the performance wheel install DIY. There's instructions how to deactivate it

buddalun wrote

Via fuse?

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242963

Christ, how many threads do we need on this?

I got the same letter as well. Just more fyi for others in my situation. I have an American build car and was purchased in the States. Me and the car are currently in England. I didn't export the car, but rather on temporary assuagement for work. I called BMW NA about my situation and here is what they told me. I can take it to a local dealer here in England and pay out of pocket for the work and as long as I have the invoice, I can take it to a dealer in the States when I go back and they will file the paperwork for me and give me my money back. There is no time limit on when I can get this done. I am not sure if that's true or not, but that's what I was told. Any one can verify that? or has any other opinions? thanks.

dparm wrote

Christ, how many threads do we need on this?

This is the rod bearings of 2016