Airbag recall notice

02Pilot · 09-17-2017, 06:21 AM

I got notification of parts availability a couple weeks ago. Car goes in Monday for the replacement.

MaC-N54-E82 · 09-17-2017, 08:19 PM

Mine was replaced 10 days ago.

m_thompson · 09-19-2017, 08:40 AM

Mine was just replaced with another TAKATA airbag. They said that it was a new design.

Tenspeed · 09-19-2017, 10:57 AM

I find it interesting that owners in states without high heat/humidity are getting their air bags replaced before those in the south. My car has been a Carolina car since new and they haven't said a word to me about a replacement (other than the original notification).

m_thompson · 09-19-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenspeed

I find it interesting that owners in states without high heat/humidity are getting their air bags replaced before those in the south. My car has been a Carolina car since new and they haven't said a word to me about a replacement (other than the original notification).

My car is two years older than yours, so that may be a factor.

doublevanosrc · 09-19-2017, 02:59 PM

Just got my letter in the mail, appointment scheduled for next week.

Esteban · 09-19-2017, 03:25 PM

Just got my "Final Remedy Available" in the mail today and emailed my SA. So I guess I'll be making an appointment soon as well. Not looking forward to being caught up in their system even for something as small as this, because nothing is quick and easy at the dealer. Could be worse... could have my face destroyed by flying airbag shrapnel. lol

PA135i · 09-19-2017, 06:48 PM

Dropped the car off tonight. Tomorrow I'll be safe again.

mr.fabulous · 09-19-2017, 07:05 PM

Recall letter received from BMW today... parts are available, take your car to a dealer for repair, bla bla bla. I live less than a mile from the Gulf, it is hot and humid as hell where I am. Surprised it took them this long.....

bmw1racer · 09-19-2017, 10:06 PM

Got my letter in the mail today.

They claim the repair will "take approximately one hour."

Uh huh.

bm996tt · 09-19-2017, 10:18 PM

Curious is there a required dealer or can you go to one that you select?

Esteban · 09-19-2017, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Got my letter in the mail today.

They claim the repair will "take approximately one hour."

Uh huh.

Yeah, I read that too. Sure...

Gangplank · 09-19-2017, 11:13 PM

Got my notice today, called and will be taking it in tomorrow. They told me 1.5 hours but I'm dropping it off and leaving it so who knows.

02Pilot · 09-20-2017, 04:28 AM

FWIW, mine took just over an hour (I waited). I don't know exactly what's being replaced, but I have a feeling it's pretty easy to access, and then it's just plug and play.

m_thompson · 09-20-2017, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Got my letter in the mail today.

They claim the repair will "take approximately one hour."

Uh huh.

Total time for me was 55 minutes from drop off to driving home.

tracer bullet · 09-20-2017, 08:18 AM

My dealership's 45 minutes from home, it sounds like it might be worth me bringing a book and hanging around. It'd be faster than going to home or work for the day and doing another round trip later. Thanks for the info on the timing.

2011 owner, Minnesota, haven't heard a peep since the original notice.

Craig in Alabam · 09-20-2017, 05:10 PM

I took mine in today, and it took just over an hour. Funny that my mirrors and seat settings were all screwed up, but other than that I had a nice time ogling all the cars. Some guy was hooning around the lot in a Hellcat. That thing sounds awesome!

Coolest thing was: I pulled into the first service area (where the SAs sit) and got out of the car. Walked over to my SA and he handed me a Vehicle Information printout that had a picture of my car, a close up of the license plate, my VIN number and pictures of all four tires that shows the tread depth (measured by a laser) and estimated stopping distance in wet weather. All in the 20 secondes or so that it took to get out of my car. It's a new building that they just moved into a few months ago, and this was my first service visit.

Cheers!
Craig

Esteban · 09-20-2017, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig in Alabam

I took mine in today, and it took just over an hour. Funny that my mirrors and seat settings were all screwed up, but other than that I had a nice time ogling all the cars. Some guy was hooning around the lot in a Hellcat. That thing sounds awesome!

Coolest thing was: I pulled into the first service area (where the SAs sit) and got out of the car. Walked over to my SA and he handed me a Vehicle Information printout that had a picture of my car, a close up of the license plate, my VIN number and pictures of all four tires that shows the tread depth (measured by a laser) and estimated stopping distance in wet weather. All in the 20 secondes or so that it took to get out of my car. It's a new building that they just moved into a few months ago, and this was my first service visit.

Cheers!
Craig

Nice... seems like so far they're doing these airbags quicker than I expected. Guess they've had a lot of practice. lol

Coincidence because my dealer and service dept have been constructing a new building across the street, which opened a few months ago as well. I was there for service recently after it had opened and we don't have any of that cool, new-fangled stuff.

02Pilot · 09-20-2017, 06:00 PM

No evidence of the high-tech stuff at my local dealership either (the SA seemed to be drowning in paper and phone cords), but they do have fresh pastries, hot and cold beverages, and a nice outdoor patio as part of the expansive waiting area.

E91WAG3N · 09-20-2017, 06:18 PM

Finally received my final remedy notice in the mail as well!

For those wondering, the actual fix should only take a few minutes. If working on previous gen BMW's are any indication, it should be as simple as - unplug battery, undo 4 torx bolts at the rear of the steering wheel, remove airbag. Reverse to reinstall.

EDIT: Called to book my appointment and the girl scheduling appointments said a new BMW policy allows them to only offer loaners to vehicles 2012 and newer, what a joke! Waiting for the Service Adviser to call me back. Yet another reason to not buy a new BMW in the future.

Tenspeed · 09-20-2017, 06:19 PM

Got my letter today. I will schedule an appointment tomorrow.

Finally, no more bomb in the steering wheel!

PA135i · 09-20-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ubersteuer

Finally received my final remedy notice in the mail as well!

For those wondering, the actual fix should only take a few minutes. If working on previous gen BMW's are any indication, it should be as simple as - unplug battery, undo 4 torx bolts at the rear of the steering wheel, remove airbag. Reverse to reinstall.

EDIT: Called to book my appointment and the girl scheduling appointments said a new BMW policy allows them to only offer loaners to vehicles 2012 and newer, what a joke! Waiting for the Service Adviser to call me back. Yet another reason to not buy a new BMW in the future.

Had mine done today. I got a new 330i. I was never told of this "new" loaner policy.

09-17-2017, 06:21 AM	#67
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09-19-2017, 08:40 AM	#69
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09-19-2017, 10:57 AM	#70
Tenspeed Private 34 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 135i E88 DCT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate, SC iTrader: (0)	I find it interesting that owners in states without high heat/humidity are getting their air bags replaced before those in the south. My car has been a Carolina car since new and they haven't said a word to me about a replacement (other than the original notification).
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09-19-2017, 02:59 PM	#72
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09-19-2017, 03:25 PM	#73
Esteban Major General 44803 Rep 7,227 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Just got my "Final Remedy Available" in the mail today and emailed my SA. So I guess I'll be making an appointment soon as well. Not looking forward to being caught up in their system even for something as small as this, because nothing is quick and easy at the dealer. Could be worse... could have my face destroyed by flying airbag shrapnel. lol __________________
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09-19-2017, 07:05 PM	#75
mr.fabulous Captain 213 Rep 893 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Florida Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	Recall letter received from BMW today... parts are available, take your car to a dealer for repair, bla bla bla. I live less than a mile from the Gulf, it is hot and humid as hell where I am. Surprised it took them this long..... __________________ 2011 135i MSport 6MT AW/black, 72Kmiles, bone stock, moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoneymoney I LOVE THIS CAR
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09-19-2017, 10:06 PM	#76
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 1000 Rep 3,786 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Got my letter in the mail today. They claim the repair will "take approximately one hour." Uh huh. __________________
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09-19-2017, 10:18 PM	#77
bm996tt Private First Class 44 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2017 Location: Pa iTrader: (0)	Curious is there a required dealer or can you go to one that you select?
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09-19-2017, 11:13 PM	#79
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09-20-2017, 04:28 AM	#80
02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	FWIW, mine took just over an hour (I waited). I don't know exactly what's being replaced, but I have a feeling it's pretty easy to access, and then it's just plug and play.
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09-20-2017, 08:18 AM	#82
tracer bullet Brigadier General 2545 Rep 3,651 Posts Drives: '11 135i , '15 X3 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Paul, MN iTrader: (1)	My dealership's 45 minutes from home, it sounds like it might be worth me bringing a book and hanging around. It'd be faster than going to home or work for the day and doing another round trip later. Thanks for the info on the timing. 2011 owner, Minnesota, haven't heard a peep since the original notice.
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09-20-2017, 05:10 PM	#83
Craig in Alabam Private 27 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2017 230i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (0)	I took mine in today, and it took just over an hour. Funny that my mirrors and seat settings were all screwed up, but other than that I had a nice time ogling all the cars. Some guy was hooning around the lot in a Hellcat. That thing sounds awesome! Coolest thing was: I pulled into the first service area (where the SAs sit) and got out of the car. Walked over to my SA and he handed me a Vehicle Information printout that had a picture of my car, a close up of the license plate, my VIN number and pictures of all four tires that shows the tread depth (measured by a laser) and estimated stopping distance in wet weather. All in the 20 secondes or so that it took to get out of my car. It's a new building that they just moved into a few months ago, and this was my first service visit. Cheers! Craig
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09-20-2017, 06:00 PM	#85
02Pilot Malcontent 188 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	No evidence of the high-tech stuff at my local dealership either (the SA seemed to be drowning in paper and phone cords), but they do have fresh pastries, hot and cold beverages, and a nice outdoor patio as part of the expansive waiting area.
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09-20-2017, 06:18 PM	#86
E91WAG3N Wagon Addict 1248 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: E39, E91, E91 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	Finally received my final remedy notice in the mail as well! For those wondering, the actual fix should only take a few minutes. If working on previous gen BMW's are any indication, it should be as simple as - unplug battery, undo 4 torx bolts at the rear of the steering wheel, remove airbag. Reverse to reinstall. EDIT: Called to book my appointment and the girl scheduling appointments said a new BMW policy allows them to only offer loaners to vehicles 2012 and newer, what a joke! Waiting for the Service Adviser to call me back. Yet another reason to not buy a new BMW in the future. Last edited by E91WAG3N; 09-20-2017 at 06:35 PM..
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09-20-2017, 06:19 PM	#87
Tenspeed Private 34 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 135i E88 DCT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Upstate, SC iTrader: (0)	Got my letter today. I will schedule an appointment tomorrow. Finally, no more bomb in the steering wheel!
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