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Originally Posted by syhr
Hi guys 'n' gals.
Just became aware of the Takata airbag problem on E70s now, and started doing some research on it. The Aussie consumer protection site Choice.com.au has an article on the Takata airbag recall (all car manufacturers, not just BMW) and makes the following statement:
Could my airbag be replaced with a new version of the recalled airbag?
Defective Takata airbags have been replaced with identical defective Takata airbags, in some cases. This is being used as a temporary fix, swapping older airbags that have likely degraded with fresh iterations, in a move to lower the risk of a defective deployment. These airbags too will have to be recalled again.
Car manufacturers including Toyota, Lexus, Subaru, Mazda, BMW and Honda have confirmed they made like-for-like replacements in a fraction of cars. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles confirms Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep cars will not need to be recalled again. Most other car companies chose not to share this information when we asked.
REF: https://www.choice.com.au/transport/...stralia-230717
Maybe like-for-like replacement isn't an issue in the US? Based on the above Aussie article content, I would recommend asking the dealer at the time of the repair whether the replacement part has the same defect!
Regards from Down Under. |
I already had my driver's side airbag replaced with a 'known defective" airbag about 8 months ago. Just got the letter that they are ready to do the passenger side, which will be a "good" airbag. I'll get that and the fuel pump done at the same time.
Looks like getting the 'interim" airbag done on the driver's side will put me at the bottom of the list to get a proper replacement, but mine was a Florida car, and it seemed like the only thing to do. There was talk a loaner car that would be made available until parts could come in, but when I told them I needed a car with a trailer hitch, this was their response.
10-10-2017, 12:25 PM
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