BMW ALPINA · 3 series – BMW ALPINA B3 3,3 / B3 S; 5 series – BMW ALPINA B10 3,3; BMW ALPINA B10 V8S; BMW ALPINA D

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.

Published: 18 December 2015
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

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1660/15
Model: Individual approval.

Classification

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

Product description

Passenger car