The risk
The inflator of the driver's airbag may rupture when the airbag is activated if it has been exposed to high humidity over a number of years. If the inflator ruptures, metal parts may be expelled and cause serious or even fatal injuries.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2015
207 of the 240 motor vehicle alerts published in 2015 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1669/15 25 Dec 2015 | Mercedes-Benz S Class |
| A12/1671/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep: Renegade, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Dodge: RAM Trucks, Viper, Durango, Challenger, Charger Chry |
| A12/1672/15 25 Dec 2015 | Tesla Model S |
| A12/1677/15 25 Dec 2015 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster & Dark Horse |
| A12/1697/15 25 Dec 2015 | MG MG6 (Diesel) |
| A12/1702/15 25 Dec 2015 | Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge RAM 300, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, Charger, RAM |
| A12/1722/15 25 Dec 2015 | Opel/Vauxhall Adam, Corsa E |
| A12/1725/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum. |
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015
More BMW ALPINA alerts
6 EU Safety Gate alerts for BMW ALPINA since 2015; the most were issued in 2024 (4).
| B3 BITURBO, B3 BITURBO four-wheel drive, and others Injuries | Feb 2025 |
| Xd3 Injuries | Nov 2024 |
| D3, b5, d5, b6, xd3, b3, b4, d4, b3s, b4s Injuries | Oct 2024 |
| Xd3 Injuries | Oct 2024 |
| Xb7 Injuries | May 2024 |