AirBag Recall
 

Morning all.

Got home from work yesterday to a letter from BMW UK stating that the CSL needs a new Passenger Side Airbag...

ANyone else had one yet? Guessing a fair few of us will given that our cars were probably all fitted with the same units since they were built almost arsehole to beak...

They are saying that due to supply of new parts, book it in in the new year...

I guess it's not only CSLs or even M3s or E46 affected? Could be lots of cars..

Nick

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...ghlight=airbag

Good few of us have already had it done. Not everyone has had a letter, and there seemed to be some confusion at the start if the CSL was included

Thanks - so it is a recent thing...

Despite some confusion on the thread you linked, it seems CSLs most definitely are included now - it's my VIN on the top for sure...

N

Not received a letter, but was recently at the dealers for an Inspection I and they did it as a matter of course.
They didn't however ask/tell me about the SMG update which could have been done at the same time, not best pleased. :banghead:

Have my recall letter, but of course it says there are no parts in stock and they don't know when there will be...

I'm booked in to have mine changed. :thumbs:

Yes I've had a letter from BMW uk today. Sounds like it's the same scripture as yours. I've not contacted a dealer yet. I'm not to fussed as its nearly of the road for the winter. Think I'll wait till new year.

Had my letter through today too - even though my car has already been sorted :smt120

Don't bin it mate as I could do with one of these letters :thumbs: with a few detail changes :whistle: since my letter has not arrived & Elms BMW insist my Cecil is not part of this recall. :smt017 Confused ? Yes I am.

received a letter today for m3 today would be happy it they fit a csl steering wheel without air bag

Lol! :hahaha:

It's a passenger airbag recall Derek ;)

Just spoke to mate at BM. No parts in the UK. So looks like we will have to wait.

Strange mate. Elms replaced mine 4 weeks ago! Only got the recall letter yesterday though :whistle:

Can someone post a copy of the letter pls

I just spoke to the lovely Emma & the car is booked in. Not seen a copy of the letter

Here you go...

Don't I know it :banghead:

That's the same letter as I've had

Shame they did not sort out the subframe in this manner,still can't believe that it had to crack to replace unbelievable :banghead:

Totally agree, but then a) it would cost them a lot more money & b) would it ever be a safety issue for which they could get sued? Cynical I know, but that's how they all work.....

Cheers matey

Just a thought, but might they be going in vin order ? And staggering if in short supply ?

Got my recall notice, not sure I'll be taking them up on it.

cant you send the airbag to them :beer:

I thought that with my car being no.16

Took it to the tip :thumbs:

Had my letter last week 😉

Agreed

wouldn't go to my local stealers just in case warranty questions are raised;)

Hopefully Elms will do it at my next oil service.

Just home from offshore to a letter dated 24th Nov but explains lack of parts and I will receive another letter once parts are available likely in January.

+1:smt102

I work at Nissan and the same recall has been out for a couple of years. The same part is being replaced and the majority have been produced by one particular company and is the case for a number of other manufacturers hence the short supply.

Mine just turned up today.

Nothing here.....

It's the only but they haven't swapped over the years :)

I'm still waiting for mine :whistle:

Mine will come next Spring :thumbs:

Got a phone call yesterday to say that the parts are back in stock so I'm booked in to have this done next Saturday. Is there any reason I shouldn't be having the recall done?

Bags of doom
 

Got the letter, booked into Elms BMW.

have had some issues getting enough stock of replacement airbag units as this is a massive global multi brand recall.

While waiting just be sure to warn any passengers you have of the impending doom!

Good Luck!

For those of you waiting for a letter - it may never come! I would suggest that you just phone up your local dealer and inquire when it would be convenient to have the necessary works carried out. :thumbs:

I was told by my local dealer (Williams Group) who supplied the car originally, that they will have the original owner on their system and that he will most probably receive the letter. :whistle:

I had to cancel my appointment with Elms so you can use mine. :hahaha:

Save some money for BMW