Your BMW Model:118i
Vehicle VIN Number:WBA1R52060V750538 Vehicle Registration Number: QAE457
BMW Reference: Checking and replacing airbag
Dear BMW Owner,
Your vehicle is subject to a recall campaign with regard to the driver's airbag. With this letter, we would like to inform you about the upcoming measure and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. What is the reason for this recall?
Experience has shown that factory-fitted steering wheels are converted to other steering wheel variants in individual cases over the period of use of the vehicle. A driver's airbag may have been installed which is affected by recall measures relating to airbags with TAKATA gas generators. The factory-fitted driver's airbag was not affected by this.
The gas generator of these converted driver's airbags may malfunction after many years of ageing. As a result, if an airbag deployment is triggered due to an accident, the gas generator can burst in the worst case. Metal parts can cause injuries - possibly fatal - in this case. What are we going to do?
The driver's airbag must be checked to ensure that your vehicle is in perfect condition and does notendanger your safety and that of all occupants of your vehicle.
We have set up a website where you can upload documents so we can determine whether your airbag needs to be replaced.
Please use the following QR code
or visit: bmwrecallsteeringwheel.expertinquiry.com
Follow the prompts to upload photos of your vehicle identification number and the steering wheel.
A BMW Group expert will check this and then tell you whether aFREE repair is required from a BMW partner. We recommend that you use this quick, easy and convenient verification process.
lf, after checking your documents, we determine that your vehicle is not affected, you will not need to visit a BMW partner.
Alternatively, you can also make an appointment with a BMW partner for a check, ifyou prefer not to use what the website has to offer. Please make an appointment as soon as possible.
Please go to www.bmw.co.nz/recalls, click on All other Recalls' and follow the steps to schedule an appointment. Your preferred Authorised BMW Dealer will establish contact with you directly to confirm your appointment. You can also use your smart mobile phone camera to be directed to our website using the QR code above.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your local AuthorisedBMW Dealer or contact our customer services centre on 0800 639 269. A list of the AuthorisedBMW Dealers can be found at www.bmw.co.nz/finddealer
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and assistance in this safety recall and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.
In the case that you have sold the above vehicle, we ask you to send this letter to the new owner as soon as possible. Please also update the ownership details via NZTA online services. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/online-services/
Yours sincerely
Mark Metcalfe Tim Harper
Head of Aftersales Service Operations Manager
Vehicle VIN Number:WBA1R52060V750538 Vehicle Registration Number: QAE457
BMW Reference: Checking and replacing airbag
Dear BMW Owner,
Your vehicle is subject to a recall campaign with regard to the driver's airbag. With this letter, we would like to inform you about the upcoming measure and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. What is the reason for this recall?
Experience has shown that factory-fitted steering wheels are converted to other steering wheel variants in individual cases over the period of use of the vehicle. A driver's airbag may have been installed which is affected by recall measures relating to airbags with TAKATA gas generators. The factory-fitted driver's airbag was not affected by this.
The gas generator of these converted driver's airbags may malfunction after many years of ageing. As a result, if an airbag deployment is triggered due to an accident, the gas generator can burst in the worst case. Metal parts can cause injuries - possibly fatal - in this case. What are we going to do?
The driver's airbag must be checked to ensure that your vehicle is in perfect condition and does notendanger your safety and that of all occupants of your vehicle.
We have set up a website where you can upload documents so we can determine whether your airbag needs to be replaced.
Please use the following QR code
or visit: bmwrecallsteeringwheel.expertinquiry.com
Follow the prompts to upload photos of your vehicle identification number and the steering wheel.
A BMW Group expert will check this and then tell you whether aFREE repair is required from a BMW partner. We recommend that you use this quick, easy and convenient verification process.
lf, after checking your documents, we determine that your vehicle is not affected, you will not need to visit a BMW partner.
Alternatively, you can also make an appointment with a BMW partner for a check, ifyou prefer not to use what the website has to offer. Please make an appointment as soon as possible.
Please go to www.bmw.co.nz/recalls, click on All other Recalls' and follow the steps to schedule an appointment. Your preferred Authorised BMW Dealer will establish contact with you directly to confirm your appointment. You can also use your smart mobile phone camera to be directed to our website using the QR code above.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact your local AuthorisedBMW Dealer or contact our customer services centre on 0800 639 269. A list of the AuthorisedBMW Dealers can be found at www.bmw.co.nz/finddealer
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and assistance in this safety recall and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.
In the case that you have sold the above vehicle, we ask you to send this letter to the new owner as soon as possible. Please also update the ownership details via NZTA online services. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/online-services/
Yours sincerely
Mark Metcalfe Tim Harper
Head of Aftersales Service Operations Manager
