E46 Airbag recall AGAIN!
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I had both passenger and driver airbags done on mine by Cotswold BMW pretty soon after receiving the original recall letters years ago.
I was surprised to see a new recall letter, and hopefully I can get it booked in some time in the future. Unfortunately, my E46 has more pressing (rusty) issues to be dealt with first, plus an MOT, before I can think about a getting another recall booked in.
The garage I work at that specialises in the sale of used VAG cars has also received similar recall letters about a couple of the older VW cars they still use as courtesy cars and I had to take one of those to a VW dealership earlier in the week. Apparently, VW managed to screw the recall up despite having the car for 36 hours, so it has to go back again imminently.
I was surprised to see a new recall letter, and hopefully I can get it booked in some time in the future. Unfortunately, my E46 has more pressing (rusty) issues to be dealt with first, plus an MOT, before I can think about a getting another recall booked in.
The garage I work at that specialises in the sale of used VAG cars has also received similar recall letters about a couple of the older VW cars they still use as courtesy cars and I had to take one of those to a VW dealership earlier in the week. Apparently, VW managed to screw the recall up despite having the car for 36 hours, so it has to go back again imminently.
Hi, I have an E46 Alpina and interestingly I have not received a letter, however, if I check the original BMW VIN it tells be that there is a recall on the vehicle, although it only gives a code (0072760200, with no description of the issue. I'll have a chat with the local BMW dealer and see what results, although not getting my hopes up with them.
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
Dave73B3S said:
Hi, I have an E46 Alpina and interestingly I have not received a letter, however, if I check the original BMW VIN it tells be that there is a recall on the vehicle, although it only gives a code (0072760200, with no description of the issue. I'll have a chat with the local BMW dealer and see what results, although not getting my hopes up with them.
Cheers
Dave
That code is what's on my letter Cheers
Dave
I believe it’s because of this:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly24w3z6p7o.amp
My M3 was in at Group 1 Reading for both driver and passenger this week. Passenger was done but driver on back order until end of December.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly24w3z6p7o.amp
My M3 was in at Group 1 Reading for both driver and passenger this week. Passenger was done but driver on back order until end of December.
I think BMW are just picking up the tab, not much other choice.
Given that the pool of affected vehicles is diminishing, and some people will take the view of "oh well, if it hasn't happened by now it won't be a problem, I'll leave it" line then the cost is probably fairly low, relatively speaking.
The problem with not getting it done is that the problem is only prevalent when the airbag is deployed. You could have a fairly innocuous non-fault collision which causes said deployment, which ends up putting pieces of metal into your face at high velocity.
Given that the pool of affected vehicles is diminishing, and some people will take the view of "oh well, if it hasn't happened by now it won't be a problem, I'll leave it" line then the cost is probably fairly low, relatively speaking.
The problem with not getting it done is that the problem is only prevalent when the airbag is deployed. You could have a fairly innocuous non-fault collision which causes said deployment, which ends up putting pieces of metal into your face at high velocity.
Lots of brands have the same issues with these airbags,my brother had a recall for his Mercedes passenger airbag 2 years ago,he hasn't had it done because apparently Mercedes do a reset on the engine ECU at the same time (remember dieselgate) which results in worse economy and performance
Bluevanman said:
Lots of brands have the same issues with these airbags,my brother had a recall for his Mercedes passenger airbag 2 years ago,he hasn't had it done because apparently Mercedes do a reset on the engine ECU at the same time (remember dieselgate) which results in worse economy and performance
My Wife's 2011 C Class recently had the passenger air bag recall done. I specifically requested they did not carry out the ECU flash recall. Shooter McGavin said:
I think BMW are just picking up the tab, not much other choice.
Given that the pool of affected vehicles is diminishing, and some people will take the view of "oh well, if it hasn't happened by now it won't be a problem, I'll leave it" line then the cost is probably fairly low, relatively speaking.
The problem with not getting it done is that the problem is only prevalent when the airbag is deployed. You could have a fairly innocuous non-fault collision which causes said deployment, which ends up putting pieces of metal into your face at high velocity.
It's an official safety recall again, so there is zero cost to the owner - The only possible issue is an inconvenience to owners, of having to get their cars to a BMW Dealership to get the work done, as chances are they will want the cars for a day, to get the work done (not because it will a whole day to do the work, but they will have to fit the cars into their working day, and can't guarantee exactly when the repair will be carried out in the day)Given that the pool of affected vehicles is diminishing, and some people will take the view of "oh well, if it hasn't happened by now it won't be a problem, I'll leave it" line then the cost is probably fairly low, relatively speaking.
The problem with not getting it done is that the problem is only prevalent when the airbag is deployed. You could have a fairly innocuous non-fault collision which causes said deployment, which ends up putting pieces of metal into your face at high velocity.
It would be crazy for owners to ignore the free repair though on the theory: "if it hasn't happened by now it won't be a problem" - Because if the worst does happen, those airbags might just save their lives for free!
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