Alpina · BMW ALPINA D3 Limousine, BMW ALPINA D3 Touring

The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator may degrade over time. In the event of the affected airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Published: 19 April 2024
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

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. Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): The driver airbag will be replaced.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/00957/24
Model: individual approval

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car