BMW Drivers side air bag recall July 2015 letter

[Jon D]

I got a recall notice including the front airbag this week. Dealer putting me on list to order that one. So my passanger is safe, me not so much...

[SoCalZman]

I got a recall notice including the front airbag this week. Dealer putting me on list to order that one. So my passanger is safe, me not so much...

Mind posting a screen shot of the notice? I dont think anyone has read about a driver airbag recall in the news yet. If so that is pretty big news because they are already replacing all our passenger airbags.

[cakM3]

I got a recall notice including the front airbag this week. Dealer putting me on list to order that one. So my passanger is safe, me not so much...

could you post a pic? I haven't gotten my front airbag notice yet...

[ELCID86]

From the Parts and Service Sup'v at BMW of Alexandria, VA
"Sorry it’s taken me so long to reply……Yes..there is word that BMW will be recalling a select few for the driver’s side airbag. I’ll look up your VIN # and see if this effects your vehicle or not and get back with you next week. I don’t believe that the parts are available as of yet if in fact your vehicle follows under this recall.
I’ll get back with you on this next week."

[SoCalZman]

WTH does "select few" mean??? It better not be a geographic thing like some of the automakers were/are trying to pull. That is BS.

[kayger12]

WTH does "select few" mean??? It better not be a geographic thing like some of the automakers were/are trying to pull. That is BS.

I bet it is. Then they'll be forced to recall nationally. That's how the passenger recall went down for other manufacturers.

[cakM3]

I bet it is. Then they'll be forced to recall nationally. That's how the passenger recall went down for other manufacturers.

+1

I called my dealer today and they told me that they do not know anything about the recall affecting the front driver's side airbag. I talked to a friend who works at my local dealer and he told me that they haven't received any notices from BMW NA regarding the front driver's side airbag so I'll have to wait and see what happens....

[az3579]

Stopped by the dealer today.
My dealer knows about it. They got a letter 4 days ago regarding the potential for a driver's side recall, and apparently I'm the second one to ask my dealer about it.

They say there is no recall at this time, and suggested I ask again after the New Year to see if it came to fruition.

I drive my car too much, so I will be staying on top of this to ensure I get to the front of the line come recall time.

[kayger12]

Chrysler just gave in on the driver's side bags.

Won't be long now. I just wish BMW would move their asses so we're not behind the millions who end up getting the recall from their manufacturers first.

http://blog.caranddriver.com/chrysler-recalls-2-9-million-u-s-vehicles-with-takata-airbags/

[Just_George]

No notice yet on the drivers side bag, but I did get one (obviously) for the passenger side. I have a problem, maybe just a question, though - my car currently has the airbag light on, my scanner (Bavarian Technic) says it's the seat belt tensioner in the passenger seat. Not sure if it's the tensioner or the occupancy sensor, but my question is what will the dealership do/say if I take it in that way for the airbag replacement? Trying to get it figured out before then, but might not be able to.

[danewilson77]

They'll tell you that they recommend you get the tensioner fixed, and quote you an insane price to do the work.

"No flamesuit required"

[Just_George]

So they wouldn't refuse to do the airbag replacement, or insist that they can't "lawfully" do it with other faults present? THAT is what worries me! :fingerscrossed

[danewilson77]

I think they need to fix what they are responsible to fix, but I see your point.

"No flamesuit required"

[kayger12]

And.... there it is
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0K01WO20141222?irpc=932

[cakM3]

And.... there it is
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0K01WO20141222?irpc=932

Looks like all the airbags in my ///M will be replaced then :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Yep


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[NoVAphotog]

Time for another visit to BMW of Sterling, guess I'll go for one of the ActiveHybrid 3er's this time as per BP's recommendation...

[az3579]

Time for another visit to BMW of Sterling, guess I'll go for one of the ActiveHybrid 3er's this time as per BP's recommendation...

Wha?? I said that?

[NoVAphotog]

Wha?? I said that?
"I would have gone with one of those new hybrids, 300 lb/ft of torque yadda yadda..."

[SoCalZman]

And.... there it is
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0K01WO20141222?irpc=932

only model years 2004-2006? Interesting. Well about time. Thanks for sharing

[terraphantm]

only model years 2004-2006? Interesting. Well about time. Thanks for sharing

The cynic in me feels that they're limiting it to 04-06 so that they don't have to open the flood gates and replace the sport airbags on the E39 or X5 since those were shared with the E46 (E39 was only made until 03, and X5 switched to a different airbag in 04).

[derbo]

yup its starting to pop up http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/12/23/bmw-expands-takata-air-bag-recall-nationwide-u-s/

[E_Rak]

The cynic in me feels that they're limiting it to 04-06 so that they don't have to open the flood gates and replace the sport airbags on the E39 or X5 since those were shared with the E46 (E39 was only made until 03, and X5 switched to a different airbag in 04).

So your suggesting a pre- '04 car may also be faulty on the driver's side? What a blunder this whole thing is... if the aim of the recall is safety, the solution of only including small groups of cars does not work and it only forces those of us outside of the groups to drive around with airbags ready to tear our faces off.

[terraphantm]

So your suggesting a pre- '04 car may also be faulty on the driver's side? What a blunder this whole thing is... if the aim of the recall is safety, the solution of only including small groups of cars does not work and it only forces those of us outside of the groups to drive around with airbags ready to tear our faces off.

I can't say with certainty of course. But there are pre-2004 vehicles recalled for other brands. At this point I wouldn't trust any pre-recall Takata airbag (and I'm not sure I'd trust the ones they're installing now either, but we don't have much choice there)

[az3579]

"I would have gone with one of those new hybrids, 300 lb/ft of torque yadda yadda..."

Oh yeah, I remember now. :)


I can't say with certainty of course. But there are pre-2004 vehicles recalled for other brands. At this point I wouldn't trust any pre-recall Takata airbag (and I'm not sure I'd trust the ones they're installing now either, but we don't have much choice there)

At least the airbags being put in now *should* be good for another 10 years...
I think the official airbag preventative maintenance schedule is 10 years. After 10, they should be replaced as a safety precaution. I forgot where I read that...

[kayger12]

and I'm not sure I'd trust the ones they're installing now either, but we don't have much choice there

My thoughts exactly-- they originally pushed to increase production which led to the faulty airbag inflators... and now they're pushing to increase production to make millions of replacement inflators.

[az3579]

The stupid part is other manufacturers can't help out with production because it's not their product. :(

[Jon D]

The stupid part is other manufacturers can't help out with production because it's not their product. :(

Any other manufacturer could build to spec.. but who pays for it? At this point my safe bet is BMW etc. are not paying for replacement parts.

[az3579]

Wow...


http://blog.caranddriver.com/takata-president-steps-down-top-execs-take-pay-cut/

[SoCalZman]

(and I'm not sure I'd trust the ones they're installing now either, but we don't have much choice there)

I have been thinking the same thing. What checks or controls are in place to ensure that the airbags they are churning out as fast as possible now are safer then the ones we got from the factory when they didn't need to rush? I have not heard about anything being done to ensure the same issue doesn't happen again.

I am wondering if the demand is going to get so bad early next year BMW will have no choice but to have another company start making them as well. I think that would be best time to go get this taken care of since we would have a chance to get a non Takata airbag.

[danewilson77]

We are to assume, that the recalled parts being installed, are updated and approved as a safe alternative.

"No flamesuit required"

[terraphantm]

Takata has stated they don't know the root cause of the failures. So I can't assume that.

[terraphantm]

Oh yeah, I remember now. :)



At least the airbags being put in now *should* be good for another 10 years...
I think the official airbag preventative maintenance schedule is 10 years. After 10, they should be replaced as a safety precaution. I forgot where I read that...

My parents' old Camry had a sticker that said something to that effect. From what I've read though, that was only out of an abundance of caution, and after extensive research, the manufacturers decided it's not necessary.

Our cars can have upto 8 airbags -- that would be very expensive to replace.

[cakM3]

I got the word today that BMW will indeed start replacing the driver's front airbag as part of this recall. I will coordinate with my service advisor on Monday when I drop off my ZHP for maintenance ;)

[danewilson77]

Takata has stated they don't know the root cause of the failures. So I can't assume that.
I'd be surprised if this is what their Root cause and corrective actions and investigations found. Can you provide the quote on that?

"No flamesuit required"

[terraphantm]

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0JH1U520141204?irpc=932

[danewilson77]

Thanks Terra. It's seems like they think high humidity, temp, and life have a contributing effect.

I'm sure the parts replaced are safer than the original parts (metal shards).

I fully understand the prognosis here.

I would have never issued as statement that said, "I don't know...".

They need a new spokesperson.

:facepalm

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

I don't understand how I have the same equipment in my 2003 that I wouldn't get the recall... and my new steering wheel emblem. :(

[az3579]

The fact that they don't know what the root cause now is making me panic a bit. The new part probably has the same issue! Anything being hurled at you with force is going to do some damage to your face, regardless of what it's made of...

I doubt marshmallows would make an appropriate component of an airbag system...

[derbo]

I have a MY2004 but build date is 10/03. I hope I am part of it. I still think a new bag is better than a 10yr bag whether or not it has the same issue..:X

[terraphantm]

The fact that they don't know what the root cause now is making me panic a bit. The new part probably has the same issue! Anything being hurled at you with force is going to do some damage to your face, regardless of what it's made of...

I doubt marshmallows would make an appropriate component of an airbag system...

Since other suppliers are filling in for Takata for Honda's airbags, I wonder if it's worth waiting out the bmw one just to see if a different company picks up the slack

[danewilson77]

The fact that they don't know what the root cause now is making me panic a bit. The new part probably has the same issue!

Doubt it.

Remember, Justin ecountered one of these airbags.

I drive safe enough to where air bags are no concern of mine to be honest.

I've been on this planet 47 years and have never been in a vehicle where one has deployed.

My God, what did we do before air bags!?

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[cakM3]

My God, what did we do before air bags!?

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I was thinking the same exact thing :)


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[SoCalZman]

get cracked skulls? I dunno.

I have felt an airbag in an accident. It really, really hurts even when it works correctly. I can't imagine having the igniter case explode and send shrapnel into me at the same time.

[johnrando]

The problem isn't US drivers, it's 'them'.

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[terraphantm]

Doubt it.

Remember, Justin ecountered one of these airbags.

I drive safe enough to where air bags are no concern of mine to be honest.

I've been on this planet 47 years and have never been in a vehicle where one has deployed.

My God, what did we do before air bags!?

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Most people lived, but that doesn't mean airbags have not saved lives. Sure, they may not have had an impact on our species' survival rate, but they sure did have an impact on individuals. Not all accidents are avoidable by being a good driver. You never know if you'll run into a drunk on the road, someone runs a red light, etc. Humanity has existed before vaccines, antibiotics, plumbing, electricity, artificial heating/cooling, and more. Time marches on.

Am I going to change my habits because of the airbag? No. But I sure as hell would rather not have any risk of metal fragments being launched at my face

[Hornung418]

Most people lived, but that doesn't mean airbags have not saved lives. Sure, they may not have had an impact on our species' survival rate, but they sure did have an impact on individuals. Not all accidents are avoidable by being a good driver. You never know if you'll run into a drunk on the road, someone runs a red light, etc. Humanity has existed before vaccines, antibiotics, plumbing, electricity, artificial heating/cooling, and more. Time marches on.

Am I going to change my habits because of the airbag? No. But I sure as hell would rather not have any risk of metal fragments being launched at my face
No metal in my face. Nose was barely kissed by the airbag. However, it happened way too fast to remember the event succinctly.

I do know that I was traveling around 30-35 mph and had slight bruising on my collar bone from the seatbelt tensioner deploying. The bag didn't really do much except burn my left arm. It's hardly noticeable now.

Good luck with the recalls everyone!

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[cakM3]

Just received this email from a friend working at the parts department at my local dealership…

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7567/16086726116_5619e69102_o.png

Curious to know why only 2004-2006 models being recalled instead of the whole E46 line?

[danewilson77]

Just received this email from a friend working at the parts department at my local dealership…

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7567/16086726116_5619e69102_o.png

Curious to know why only 2004-2006 models being recalled instead of the whole E46 line?

Used different air bag modules in other model years?

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[coby1]

Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post

My God, what did we do before air bags!?

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yea my e46 is the 1st car i have owned that has an airbag (wifey has always had the airbag cars) pretty much i buy a car and drive it for 10-15 years so the e46 just happened to be the one to finally have it lol.

[derbo]

I hope my car is part of it. :)

[terraphantm]

Anyone get a letter for the driver bag recall?

[johnrando]

Not me yet

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[SoCalZman]

They just announced it a few days ago, right? I bet we won't see a letter for a few weeks at least.


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[Jon D]

I have the letter for the drivers recall, my dealer has part on order, i think when/if you got it depends where you live [i'm SFL so in the 'danger zone' due to heat/humidity. Dealer says part on order. I'll let you all know when it's done.

[danewilson77]

Anyone get a letter for the driver bag recall?

Nope

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[derbo]

I have the letter for the drivers recall, my dealer has part on order, i think when/if you got it depends where you live [i'm SFL so in the 'danger zone' due to heat/humidity. Dealer says part on order. I'll let you all know when it's done.

You defintiely were part of the earlier recall where the high humidity zones were deployed.

[ELCID86]

No letter(s) or reply from the dealer to me email. :-/

[kayger12]

Spoke to my SA yesterday. He told me that they were notified of the recall but that BMW NA has not given them any guidance or timetables yet. He told me that since I was the first to call and inquire with him he'll make sure I'm the first call he makes when he gets the info and green light to start replacing them.

Hurry up and wait...

[kayger12]

I drive safe enough to where air bags are no concern of mine to be honest.



Respectfully-- it doesn't matter. You were driving safely when you got ass-plowed in the tunnel. It only takes one idiot and some inopportune timing, even if you do everything perfectly. One run red light or stop sign. One hydroplaning car that leaves its lane into yours...




My God, what did we do before air bags!?



Starting my career in 1994 I can tell you-- we got hurt a lot worse and a lot more often. I've been to literally hundreds of vehicle wrecks (many high-speed) and plenty of fatalities. There is no comparison between the injuries you see in non-airbag vs airbag vehicles.

I would never drive a car without them.

[stephenkirsh]

What do you do for a living?

That reminds me, I wanted to start a "what do you do for a living?" thread in the members section. But I don't see the members section. Either I'm blind or not open to it yet. I kinda figured after 1300 posts and a year I would see it by now.

[cakM3]

What do you do for a living?

Keith works for law enforcement. He keeps us safe on the roads...well others much lower in rank so to speak :)


That reminds me, I wanted to start a "what do you do for a living?" thread in the members section. But I don't see the members section. Either I'm blind or not open to it yet. I kinda figured after 1300 posts and a year I would see it by now.

funny you say this because you have enough posts to enter the Members Only section :scratchinghead Perhaps you should PM Dane, Rando, or Keith and see what the issue is?

[kayger12]

That reminds me, I wanted to start a "what do you do for a living?" thread in the members section. But I don't see the members section. Either I'm blind or not open to it yet. I kinda figured after 1300 posts and a year I would see it by now.

Members Only is a manual setting-- not done automatically through the software. I just set you up. You should see it now.

[kayger12]

Keith works for law enforcement. He keeps us safe on the roads...well others much lower in rank so to speak :)


Lol-- exactly. More of a budgeting, problem-solving, fire-dousing, paper-pushing desk jockey anymore. For 4.5 more years anyway...

[cakM3]

Lol-- exactly. More of a budgeting, problem-solving, fire-dousing, paper-pushing desk jockey anymore. For 4.5 more years anyway...

:)

[stephenkirsh]

Members Only is a manual setting-- not done automatically through the software. I just set you up. You should see it now.

Oh ok thanks. I got impression, based on some posts, that it was based on post count.

[danewilson77]

Respectfully-- it doesn't matter. You were driving safely when you got ass-plowed in the tunnel. It only takes one idiot and some inopportune timing, even if you do everything perfectly. One run red light or stop sign. One hydroplaning car that leaves its lane into yours...



Starting my career in 1994 I can tell you-- we got hurt a lot worse and a lot more often. I've been to literally hundreds of vehicle wrecks (many high-speed) and plenty of fatalities. There is no comparison between the injuries you see in non-airbag vs airbag vehicles.

I would never drive a car without them.
Point taken. Air bags didn't deploy on ass plowing though :)

Do they only deploy on frontal/side impact?

"No flamesuit required"

[kayger12]

Point taken. Air bags didn't deploy on ass plowing though :)

Do they only deploy on frontal/side impact?

"No flamesuit required"
Yes, just making the point that you can do everything right and still draw the winning ticket in the asshole lottery. [emoji6]

[KevinC]

Members Only is a manual setting-- not done automatically through the software. I just set you up. You should see it now.

Ah, those were the days...

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-10/enhanced/webdr06/24/13/enhanced-buzz-3934-1382637240-32.jpg

[danewilson77]

Yes, just making the point that you can do everything right and still draw the winning ticket in the asshole lottery. [emoji6]
[emoji12]

Ah, those were the days...

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2013-10/enhanced/webdr06/24/13/enhanced-buzz-3934-1382637240-32.jpg
Lol...

"No flamesuit required"

[stephenkirsh]

Point taken. Air bags didn't deploy on ass plowing though :)

Do they only deploy on frontal/side impact?

"No flamesuit required"

I think they deploy when the computer thinks they'll be useful. So it just depends on every collision.

In the GM air bag case earlier this year, there was a story about how a GM engineer said air bags didn't deploy on a certain car in an accident because "the car wasn't hit in a way to deploy the front bags."

[ZHPRegistry.net]

Point taken. Air bags didn't deploy on ass plowing though :)

Do they only deploy on frontal/side impact?

"No flamesuit required"

Typically the car has at least two accelerometers that feed G force data. Depending on the angle of the collision and the negative G force the bag will or will not deploy.

So if you had a hard hit but such that your head is moving towards the center console the airbag will not open. Alternatively your head might be heading towards the steering wheel but the impact was not hard enough so no deployment in that case either.

[danewilson77]

I was hit square in the rear. Body went forward, seat belt stopped me, and at the end, my seat was completely reclined. He was doing about 55, I was stopped.

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[SoCalZman]

Oh man. How did that feel once it was over? Did you have back or neck injury?

[danewilson77]

I was fine. It's tough to hurt steel.
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All kidding aside, my back was a little sore for about a month. I attribute the lack of injury to the seat design.

I felt cradled and loved through the entire event.

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

His car:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07065219.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07065219.jpg.html)

My car:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07061723.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07061723.jpg.html)

"No flamesuit required"

[SoCalZman]

Lol. felt loved through the entire event. That's great. Good to know we have such great seats.

And wow for 50mph the rear end held up very well. Tough little tanks we drive.

[danewilson77]

Lol. felt loved through the entire event. That's great. Good to know we have such great seats.

And wow for 50mph the rear end held up very well. Tough little tanks we drive.
Full size spare is what held it together imho.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

I felt cradled and loved through the entire event.


:rofl


His car:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07065219.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07065219.jpg.html)

My car:

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07061723.jpg (http://s1015.photobucket.com/user/nicee46/media/Silver%20Bimmer/2010-07-07061723.jpg.html)

"No flamesuit required"

That isn't nearly enough damage for a 55mph impact... what gives????
I've seen far worse from 35mph. It's weird how these things work sometimes!
Did his car slide under your car? That's probably why there's a lack of nastier looking damage.

[kayger12]

I was fine. It's tough to hurt steel.
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:rofl

[cakM3]

I was fine. It's tough to hurt steel.

Thanks for the laughs Dane! It's always good to read humor when starting the day off at work! ;)

[TigerTater]

Got mine scheduled for jan 23. I wanted to wait till they got a loaner in stock :shifty

[UdubBadger]

Still waiting....


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[stephenkirsh]

Turner has some used Airbags for sale. I bet they're give them to you for a good price now :P

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1145-e46-passenger-air-bag.aspx

[TheFinanceGuy]

called yesterday to check on the progress. Somehow, I've slid backwards. There are 50ish people ahead of me. Wasn't that many in Nov when I called.

[stephenkirsh]

Did they give a reason?

[TheFinanceGuy]

She says I must have misheard. I was originally around 100th, and now I'm 30th(ish) in line. She was hoping first week on Feb it would be able to be done.

[UdubBadger]

BS. My guess is I'm being pushed back because I didn't buy the car from them.


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[fredo]

... or they give preference to regular customers. How often do you go for service/repairs over there ?

[UdubBadger]

Lol


NEVER.


They charge $189 an hour. iND charges me $45. No brainer.


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[stephenkirsh]

$45?! And I thought my Indy at $75 was cheap

[UdubBadger]

Being friends with ownership has its perks


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[bshovers]

Being friends with ownership has its perks


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So jealous you get to take your car to iND. Might visit the place this summer just to check it out.


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[UdubBadger]

Save your time, it's nothing special. Go up to Madison and check this place out instead. ;)

http://www.kellymossmotorsports.com/services/

[terraphantm]

Lol


NEVER.


They charge $189 an hour. iND charges me $45. No brainer.


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Damn, that makes my dealer sound pretty good. They're around $110/hr last I checked.

[bshovers]

Save your time, it's nothing special. Go up to Madison and check this place out instead. ;)

http://www.kellymossmotorsports.com/services/

You win again Seth lol....Can't wait to go to road america this year....I blew it by not going this past summer

[johnrando]

Spoke to my local dealer today, they said I'm #81. Knowing that they'd do that from reading here, I very nicely stated that I was #25 before and questioned why they moved me back. Of course after a few "hold please" moments they came back with, "you are #25". I should have pushed it further and asked why I hadn't moved up but I decided to take the little victory and move on. Coralee, I'll be calling you again in a few weeks.

[UdubBadger]

You win again Seth lol....Can't wait to go to road america this year....I blew it by not going this past summer

It's so much fun. I'll be there most of the weekend


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[UdubBadger]

Spoke to my local dealer today, they said I'm #81. Knowing that they'd do that from reading here, I very nicely stated that I was #25 before and questioned why they moved me back. Of course after a few "hold please" moments they came back with, "you are #25". I should have pushed it further and asked why I hadn't moved up but I decided to take the little victory and move on. Coralee, I'll be calling you again in a few weeks.

Hahaha assholes!

I should call in about mine too...


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[cakM3]

I got an email from my service advisor that she hasn't heard anything from BMW regarding when they can start calling in cars for the front driver's side airbag replacement. She knows about the recall but the dealership has not gotten a go ahead to do this just yet.....I'm still waiting.....

[stephenkirsh]

That seems like BS. Recall has been at a national level for 4+ months now!

[UdubBadger]

Agreed but the airbag manufacturer is apparently short by 4 million airbags to do all the recalls


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[cakM3]

Agreed but the airbag manufacturer is apparently short by 4 million airbags to do all the recalls


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Probably the case here...

[derbo]

Damn I haven't even called about the driver airbag yet.

[cakM3]

Damn I haven't even called about the driver airbag yet.

Derek, I've discussed the driver's side airbag ever since it was brought up here in this thread. My dealer acknowledged that it will happen but haven't told me that they got a go ahead from BMW NA to start replacing the front driver's airbag yet...I've been checking every Monday...

[derbo]

Derek, I've discussed the driver's side airbag ever since it was brought up here in this thread. My dealer acknowledged that it will happen but haven't told me that they got a go ahead from BMW NA to start replacing the front driver's airbag yet...I've been checking every Monday...

I probably won't go in till I get a letter for the driver side one. :) I hear takata can't keep up with the recalls. I think its 7.8million airbags across 10 Manufacturers. They must make a generic airbag that has multiple brackets depending on the manufacturer that uses it. I can't imagine the driver side airbags will start for awhile.

[UdubBadger]

Yep that exactly


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[Washburn]

Got a call from dealership
My front passenger bag has come in and have an appointment for jan 30th

**** Has anyone received recall notice for the DRIVER side air bag yet ? ****


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[stephenkirsh]

Nope

[derbo]

Got a call from dealership
My front passenger bag has come in and have an appointment for jan 30th

**** Has anyone received recall notice for the DRIVER side air bag yet ? ****


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Check on the BMW website for recalls based on your VIN. Driver airbag hasn't even really been officially announced outside that one German blog.


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[danewilson77]

Got a call from dealership
My front passenger bag has come in and have an appointment for jan 30th

**** Has anyone received recall notice for the DRIVER side air bag yet ? ****


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Nope

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Got a call from dealership
My front passenger bag has come in and have an appointment for jan 30th

**** Has anyone received recall notice for the DRIVER side air bag yet ? ****


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Good news. Nope on mine either.

[danewilson77]

So....has everyone stopped driving their ZHP's now that the recall is drivers side?

"No flamesuit required"

[johnrando]

Not me, but I drive so little anyway. i know anything can happen at any time, but an airbag deploy is low on my list of likely things to happen.

[cakM3]

Just checked with my parts department and they told me that the new p/n's for the front driver's side airbags (used for the recall) is not in their systems yet. Nice to have an "in" with the parts department :)

[TheFinanceGuy]

Just checked with my parts department and they told me that the new p/n's for the front driver's side airbags (used for the recall) is not in their systems yet. Nice to have an "in" with the parts department :)

Was told the same thing a few mornings ago when I inquired about my passenger side.

Since I daily my ZHP, it would be nice to have this fixed...

[cakM3]

Was told the same thing a few mornings ago when I inquired about my passenger side.

Since I daily my ZHP, it would be nice to have this fixed...

I feel your pain Patrick....

[KevinC]

I had originally had an SA at the local stealership order a passenger-side bag for me about 6 weeks ago. Haven't heard a peep since so I reached out to him over the weekend, and also inquired about the driver's-side bag at the same time. My p-side bag still hasn't come in, and he's "not aware" of the driver's side recall yet. These are the same buffoons who several years ago overinflated all 4 tires on my Z4MC to 40 psi (30 is the recommended pressure all-around) and when I called them out on it, said "that's what they put in all of them" (i.e. EVERY car they service). What, is this this Jiffy Lube??

I'm slightly concerned because my car spent its first 7 years in south Florida, which is the very environment that's supposed to be problematic for these crappy airbags. At least it's had almost 3 years to dry out in the Sonoran desert. Hopefully they can stay put long enough for these knucklers to find me some new bags.

[cakM3]

Good luck with that Kevin.....I guess I should consider myself lucky I have a competent dealer where I live....

[az3579]

So....has everyone stopped driving their ZHP's now that the recall is drivers side?

"No flamesuit required"

Maybe being unemployed and not driving much is a blessing in disguise?


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[cakM3]

Maybe being unemployed and not driving much is a blessing in disguise?


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can be....;)

[TigerTater]

Dropped the ZHP off this morning, and this is what they had to offer :facepalm 17616

Don't get me wrong it's peppy for an electric car, but I just wanted to drive somthing more similar to our cars! Oh well free ride!

[cakM3]

Dropped the ZHP off this morning, and this is what they had to offer :facepalm 17616

Don't get me wrong it's peppy for an electric car, but I just wanted to drive somthing more similar to our cars! Oh well free ride!

I'd drive that!! You're lucky they gave you this to drive!!! BMW's version of Prius :thumbsup

[TigerTater]

I'd drive that!! You're lucky they gave you this to drive!!! BMW's version of Prius :thumbsup

Yes Ino. Apparently it does 0-100 in 7.2 [emoji102] I might would try if I knew they weren't somehow tracking me with a little black box...

[danewilson77]

Dropped the ZHP off this morning, and this is what they had to offer :facepalm 17616

Don't get me wrong it's peppy for an electric car, but I just wanted to drive somthing more similar to our cars! Oh well free ride!
Fastest car BMW makes, 0-30mph.

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Fastest car BMW makes, 0-30mph.

"No flamesuit required"

I would just sit there driving slow with that "Hey!! Look at me bitches!!!" look while cruising in that car ;)

[stephenkirsh]

Dropped the ZHP off this morning, and this is what they had to offer :facepalm 17616

Don't get me wrong it's peppy for an electric car, but I just wanted to drive somthing more similar to our cars! Oh well free ride!

Better than the Honda CR-V my stealership gave me!

[KevinC]

Look at the bright side.. pull into Whole Foods Market in that thing, and you could probably get some leg from some Birkenstock-wearing vegan hottie. :wub

[stephenkirsh]

Look at the bright side.. pull into Whole Foods Market in that thing, and you could probably get some leg from some Birkenstock-wearing vegan hottie. :wub

Hairy leg... Lol

[BADCLOWN]

I'm surprised they had an i3 as a loaner car. kinda neat honestly.


i checked with my local dealer 2 weeks ago on the progress of "the list" and currently I'm in the mid 240s on the weighting list. i told the nice lady on the other end of the phone that I'm not concerned about "metal obliterating my face to permanent disfigurement" to which she got a laugh. i told her i just want to get the "red flag" off the VIN for recalls.

[az3579]

I'd drive that!! You're lucky they gave you this to drive!!! BMW's version of Prius :thumbsup


I would just sit there driving slow with that "Hey!! Look at me bitches!!!" look while cruising in that car ;)

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[ELCID86]

Dropped the ZHP off this morning, and this is what they had to offer :facepalm 17616

Don't get me wrong it's peppy for an electric car, but I just wanted to drive somthing more similar to our cars! Oh well free ride!

It is a silly little car (granted it has some pep). I drive Daniel's demo i3 the other day. I hope it's the last time I'm seen in one ;-)


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[johnrando]

Holy cow, just got a call from the local dealer and my airbag is in. Scheduled for next week. Very surprised/happy. So that took about 3 months I think?

[KevinC]

Holy cow, just got a call from the local dealer and my airbag is in. Scheduled for next week. Very surprised/happy. So that took about 3 months I think?

Is that just the passenger side, or are they doing both? I haven't gotten a letter about the driver' side yet.. has anyone?

[UdubBadger]

JR you lucky bastard!


I feel like this must be what its like to be in prison and see all your buddies get paroled. :rofl

[johnrando]

LOL Seth. Just passenger Kevin. I looked it up and it was really more like 4 months. I'll ask about the drivers side when I take it in.

[cakM3]

I checked in regarding driver's side airbag recall and this has not been set up yet by BMW although there was an internal memo regarding this. My service advisor and friends at the parts department told me as soon as they find out they will let me know.

I checked again last week :)

[onaquest]

I checked in regarding driver's side airbag recall and this has not been set up yet by BMW although there was an internal memo regarding this. My service advisor and friends at the parts department told me as soon as they find out they will let me know.

I checked again last week :)

Sounds like your dealer gives you VIP treatment!

[cakM3]

Sounds like your dealer gives you VIP treatment!

They do! :thumbsup

[fredo]

They must know JR is one of the ZHP Mafia moderators.

[derbo]

Im glad I did it in october

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[Washburn]

I got my passenger side air bag done today
Was done in about 2 hrs
I think I was on the waiting list for the part about 3-4 months.


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[UdubBadger]

Another lotto winner...


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[3ZHP]

Another lotto winner...


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[Sockethead]

My air bag is in at the dealer but my car is stored for the winter... Guess I'll have to un mothball it and take it over. At least I haven't started taking anything apart yet...

[brettbimmer]

Sitting at the dealer breaking into a cold sweat until they finish up with the airbag swap. Too many dealer horror stories running around in my mind. -Story of a car guy/gals life.

[johnrando]

GL Brett. I'm 2 days behind you and I'll be in that same position

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[brettbimmer]

GL Brett. I'm 2 days behind you and I'll be in that same position

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Thank you JR! Good news, she was well attended to by the surgeons at BMW of Annapolis, and she looks like nothing ever happened. Keep us posted on your AB surgery. (Advantage to not being the first in the door for a recall is that the techs get good practice on other cars first).

[Sockethead]

I'm lucky in that Kristen knows all of the techs over at BMW and they know both of our cars....

[johnrando]

I'm lucky in that Kristen knows all of the techs over at BMW and they know both of our cars....

Very.


Thank you JR! Good news, she was well attended to by the surgeons at BMW of Annapolis, and she looks like nothing ever happened. Keep us posted on your AB surgery. (Advantage to not being the first in the door for a recall is that the techs get good practice on other cars first).

Good news, and good point.

T minus 24 hours. I'll be removing my trim tonight. Just the 2 pieces, center and right, correct?

[brettbimmer]

Very.



Good news, and good point.

T minus 24 hours. I'll be removing my trim tonight. Just the 2 pieces, center and right, correct?
I believe so. I left mine for them to break, which fortunately they didn't. ☺ Also, I emptied my glove box though not sure it was necessary. Good luck with the swap.

[johnrando]

Car is at BMW. Got a brand new 3 series loaner. Was excited about it but don't like driving it, although it is a solid cruiser. I removed my own trim.
The SA did compliment my car (which he'd better if he knows what's good for him, lol). They were so busy they said it could be tomorrow. Fingers crossed that it's not.

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[fredo]

Nice loaner !

[stephenkirsh]

Everybody talks about how their bmw employees compliment their ZHP and yet all the employees have to ask "what year is that?" when I say I have an e46.

[johnrando]

cuz they are so old! lol

[cakM3]

Nice that you did some preventive measure to protect your rare interior cube trim so they won't be damaged by some unknowing tech John.... :)

[stephenkirsh]

cuz they are so old! lol

Yup :(

[az3579]

I would have preferred they broke it so that they could buy me a brand new one. :)

[johnrando]

Done. Whew!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nice rando!

I just finally got the call that they are ready. Appointment set for the 18th.
They said no loaner. Wait or leave car though.


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[brettbimmer]

Great news JR!!

[johnrando]

Thanks Patrick, Brett.

[derbo]

Everybody talks about how their bmw employees compliment their ZHP and yet all the employees have to ask "what year is that?" when I say I have an e46.
Well E46 range is from 99-06 technically and the facelift sedans are 03-05. I know its a zhp and I usually ask the year too just for specifics.

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[SureShot434]

They had mine in the shop in September looking into the trans. That is when they told me my block was shot thanks to the previous indy mechanic. Even though my car was not drivable they went ahead and replaced the airbag anyway...kinda weird, but hey one less thing to fix after I replace the engine. hehe

[UdubBadger]

Maybe I'll get the call by 2016...

[sillieidiot]

why can't the letter for the driver's side come already. so i can get both done at the same time. they said they would be contacting owners this month i think.

[Sockethead]

I was thinking the same thing...

[danewilson77]

If they send out 2 separate notices, spaced adequately apart, this allows two spaced out visits to the dealer, which allows them two opportunities to inspect your car, identify deficiencies, with the possibility of selling service.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[UdubBadger]

^ this is why you are in management Sir


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[quikryptonite]

I talked to my dealer today. Looks like I am still 2-3 months out from getting my car in for the replacement part. They are only getting 10 units in at a time. Good news is that it's no longer an eight month wait... ;)

[TigerTater]

If they send out 2 separate notices, spaced adequately apart, this allows two spaced out visits to the dealer, which allows them two opportunities to inspect your car, identify deficiencies, with the possibility of selling service.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Interesting you say that. I had assumed they may have looked my car over when they did the recall, but no such luck...is it a free service to let them inspect it for them to try and garner business? Maybe they were too back logged already lol. The lot was pretty full

[LivesNearCostco]

I just called dealer for first time on this. SA gave me an appointment next week and said they have the part in stock. She was not aware of any pending driver's side recall but I got the impression she just looked up my VIN and was only aware of whatever is officially listed for that VIN. Will report back next week to see if this really happens. No loaner car. They'll give me a free one-way shuttle ride to home or work but I have to find my way back to the dealership on my own in the afternoon or early evening.

[danewilson77]

I got a list of recommendations after my recall was complete.

"No flamesuit required"

[Sockethead]

Probably up to the individual dealer...

[UdubBadger]

I just called dealer for first time on this. SA gave me an appointment next week and said they have the part in stock. She was not aware of any pending driver's side recall but I got the impression she just looked up my VIN and was only aware of whatever is officially listed for that VIN. Will report back next week to see if this really happens. No loaner car. They'll give me a free one-way shuttle ride to home or work but I have to find my way back to the dealership on my own in the afternoon or early evening.

WHAT???

[LivesNearCostco]

Shocking, right? Imagine, no loaner cars... probably because I've never been a customer there, except to buy a few things at the parts counter.

Or you mean no waiting period? That was indeed shocking... either I got lucky, or they will call me back on Tuesday and say, "I'm sorry, we don't have the part. Let's reschedule to April."

[johnrando]

Call them (parts dept.) to verify they have the part. Way back when, my dealer set up an appt. too for the next week, and when I later called to confirm the part was in stock (thinking that something was up) and sure enough, they didn't have the part. I got on the list, and a few months later, it's now done.

My dealer did an inspection on my car and told me what they thought was wrong. Really only 2 things, OFHG leak (which I knew and have the parts to do) and a Oil Pan Gasket leak (which I didn't know but won't DIY until I do the OFHG and prove the OPG is leaking).

[spatchel]

I had my airbag replaced on Monday of this week. It took a couple months for the part to be available. I was somewhat concerned because my car spent most of it's life in Florida. Now that the work is done, a rattle that I used to have in the glove-box area is gone. Hmmmmmmmmm

[danewilson77]

Trim fasteners probably replaced. VOSS BMW did mine and introduced a rattle on mine. I found three of four plastic fasteners (orange) broken. One completely missing.

"No flamesuit required"

[spatchel]

I am sure you are correct Dane. The trim fasteners were replaced. It is just an interesting coincidence. I do feel better now that the job is done.

[Sockethead]

I thought that the replacement airbag is tied to the VIN. That's what Kristen told me when I was concerned that my replacement would be used for someone else before I could get the car there... I don't think they can just pull one off the shelf and install it?

[sillieidiot]

If they send out 2 separate notices, spaced adequately apart, this allows two spaced out visits to the dealer, which allows them two opportunities to inspect your car, identify deficiencies, with the possibility of selling service.

The friendliest forum on the planet.
Yeah I don't even want them touching my car in the first place lol that's 2 times they have the chance to break something in your car somewhere (a lot of times unrelated to the task) and cover it up. I used to work at a few bmw/merc dealerships, that's what I would see happen all the time. I gotta take off my cf trim for them too since that is too fragile for them probably.

[MrMaico]

I am going to have a 400 mile drive to Minneapolis when I get mine done. I haven't even contacted the dealer yet because I want to wait till the weather is better with no chance of snow. I suppose I probably should give them a call soon anyway just to get in line for when I'm ready to make the trip. The only other time I drove down there for service I got caught in the worst rainstorm my car has ever seen, by far. I fact, it's only seen rain a handful of times since I bought it in 2009.

When I installed my dark silver cube trim it was such a tight fit that I think I'd rather let them damage it (and order me a new piece) than doing it myself. I'm sure I'll give it a try first though just in case it does come off easier than it went on. If I do let them take it off I'm hoping to have them leave it off so I can install the aux input I have laying around after I get back home.

Barry

[stephenkirsh]

If they send out 2 separate notices, spaced adequately apart, this allows two spaced out visits to the dealer, which allows them two opportunities to inspect your car, identify deficiencies, with the possibility of selling service.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Neither dealership my dad and I had our recalls done at gave the car any kind of inspection. We both have issues they could have easily tried to sell us on.

[LivesNearCostco]

They called me and said the car is almost done. They did a basic safety inspection and noticed my oil pan gasket leak but did not read for any stored fault codes. I asked if I can have the defective airbag for Car Control Clinic demos but I doubt they will let me have it for liability reasons.

On my E36, if the seat belt buckle sensor says I'm unbuckled when I crash (even though I am buckled in), does that mean the airbag will deploy harder (2-stage airbag) or deploy in a softer crash than if the sensor is working? Does the E36 have such a sophisticated airbag system? BTW my service advisor said he just bought a 1998 E36 M3/4/5.

[UdubBadger]

I'm still waiting.... :(


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[LivesNearCostco]

Recall done... the dealership provided a shuttle ride to my office and I took Uber back to the dealership later. They wouldn't let me have the old airbag. Now just waiting for the driver's side airbag recall...

[TheFinanceGuy]

Just had mine done this morning! Chris (my SA there) is really nice. He showed me a picture of his ZHP from a few years ago. Met another guy (invited him on here) with a grey ZHP coupe. All around, good ZHP day.
Their wash stripped off my roundel though... Chris quickly replaced it without me asking. I was hoping for 50% a new one, not free :)
He also attempted to fix my broken clip on the cube trim above my radio. Used some double sided tape to hold it in place.

[fredo]

Did you keep the old one ? I remember one guy on ebay was selling his stripped off roundel some time ago.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nope. Didn't ask for it. It all happened so fast, and I was so shocked that they replaced it. I just said thank you.

[UdubBadger]

Good to hear Patrick

[johnrando]

Glad it's done. My car was very dirty from the previous rain and I still didn't let them wash it, lol.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I have so many swirl marks in my paint, I figured whats a few more right?

(it was a touchless wash- helps get the salt off).

[RITmusic2k]

Well I got a followup to an inquiry I placed yesterday - I'm still waiting but there's the slight consolation that they accidentally ordered two airbags for me, so they can screw up once and I'll still have one reserved. The waiting game sucks.

[derbo]

Well I got a followup to an inquiry I placed yesterday - I'm still waiting but there's the slight consolation that they accidentally ordered two airbags for me, so they can screw up once and I'll still have one reserved. The waiting game sucks.
At the stage of the game I highly doubt they will mess up. [emoji23]

Here's to hoping for the driver side one!

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[BADCLOWN]

very nice of them to replace it fo' free.

[UdubBadger]

Well I got a followup to an inquiry I placed yesterday - I'm still waiting but there's the slight consolation that they accidentally ordered two airbags for me, so they can screw up once and I'll still have one reserved. The waiting game sucks.

Have um send it to me....

[RITmusic2k]

Screw that! I'll tell 'em to shoehorn it into my driver's side :p

[fredo]

In a related note, I set an appt for the e90 for the "Recall Campaign No. 08V-384 : Front passenger seat occupant detection mat." The closest appt available is on May 12th !

They must be super busy. Looks like they don't accept appts on Monday, Friday, or Saturday.

[UdubBadger]

I FINALLY GOT THE CALL!!!!

And it was from the 2nd dealership's list I put myself on. Only took 4 weeks. Called the other dealer and asked and they continued to give me the runaround. Asked for service manager - he's supposedly gonna call me back today. bs I'm sure.

I'm headed in on Tuesday!


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[danewilson77]

I FINALLY GOT THE CALL!!!!

And it was from the 2nd dealership's list I put myself on. Only took 4 weeks. Called the other dealer and asked and they continued to give me the runaround. Asked for service manager - he's supposedly gonna call me back today. bs I'm sure.

I'm headed in on Tuesday!


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"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

...Asked for service manager - he's supposedly gonna call me back today. bs I'm sure.

I'm headed in on Tuesday!


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Go get him Seth!!! :biggrin

[LivesNearCostco]

Congrats, glad to hear one of the dealerships came through for you.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah unfortunately its not the one I work RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM but they've always been known as pompous asshats so I'm not surprised they're making people wait so long for them or giving preferred service to current customers of theirs.

Never heard from that service manager today... not entirely surprised. Just more reason to never do business there.

[johnrando]

:roundel on the good guys.

[Pip]

Got my call today and scheduled for March 3rd aka Tuesday. Have to take a shuttle which will be a pain but better than nothing.

[johnrando]

Sweet.

[UdubBadger]

Got my call today and scheduled for March 3rd aka Tuesday. Have to take a shuttle which will be a pain but better than nothing.

Bro why you gotta try to steal my thunder? :p

[Pip]

Bro why you gotta try to steal my thunder? :p

I couldn't stop laughing when I read your post. I can't help but copy everything you do apparently.

[UdubBadger]

Well if that's really the case I wanna invest in your bank/credit card company lol


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[UdubBadger]

At the stealership as we speak! No word on the drivers side being recalled yet


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[johnrando]

Finally. Woot!

[UdubBadger]

Finally. Woot!

No kidding lol


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[Pip]

Done and done.

[cakM3]

I doubt that the driver's side airbag will be recalled. I have seen the service bulletin from BMW regarding the front driver's side airbag but have been told there's no word on when this, if ever, will be done.

[LivesNearCostco]

Congrats Pip & UdubBadgr on getting your recalls done! Now I just got a letter from Toyota saying there's a recall for plastic dashboards getting melted and/or sticky. We haven't seen it happen yet and the Toyota is 8.5 years old, but maybe we don't live in a hot-enough climate or the car isn't old enough yet.

[SoCalZman]

I doubt that the driver's side airbag will be recalled. I have seen the service bulletin from BMW regarding the front driver's side airbag but have been told there's no word on when this, if ever, will be done.

I thought there was an actual announcement in the news that BMW was going to do the drivers airbag.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I thought there was an actual announcement in the news that BMW was going to do the drivers airbag.

Nope. Only speculation. The drivers airbag is from a different vendor, and thus not part of this recall campaign.

[UdubBadger]

Done and done.

really you need to quit copying me ;)

[ryankokesh]

Mine's headed in on the 9th. Asked them if it was passenger and driver and he said yes.... have a sneaking suspicion he's just an idiot trying to get me off the phone.

He also made a big point about not giving me a loaner. Kinda was a dick about it. Making them take/pick me up from work though. So there.

[sillieidiot]

Nope. Only speculation. The drivers airbag is from a different vendor, and thus not part of this recall campaign.

no, there is a recall, but it's separate from the passenger side one. it's not speculation, you can look it up. currently they have it for only the high humidity areas like how the passenger side first started out. probably have to wait longer for the status to change. it's only for mid-04-06 models

[cakM3]

This is the official word I got regarding driver's front airbag replacement....

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With that said, I was told that my dealer did not get the word when this will happen, if it does.....

[Openair]

Took my 2004 in last week and had passenger airbag recall done. Part was ordered in December and I followed up a week or so ago. Said they had one set of repair parts. If you have had parts ordered I'd just keep following up. That seems to be the answer to getting it done. "Squeaky wheel deal"! Dealer asked if I need a loaner. I said sure it would make it easier for me. Had to wait an extra couple of days for loaner but Voss BMW couldn't have been nicer about it.

[UdubBadger]

good info Chuck thanks.


yeah i hear ya, at least they offered you a loaner. mine offered to call Enterprise for me. :rolleyes

[BADCLOWN]

I was surprised by a call from the dealer today that my parts are in. Going in late morning next weds.

[johnrando]

Sweet.

[Imola.ZHP]

I need to look into this, anyone that doesn't think Memphis is humid is needs to visit anytime between May and September.

[fredo]

I got an appt for April 21st. The PO started the process and he notified me when the parts arrived to the dealer. Both recalls (taillight and airbag) will be done on that day. Dealer stated both take less than 2 hours to complete and I can't have a loaner. Does that time estimate sound ok to you ?

[stephenkirsh]

Yes.

[johnrando]

yup. Probably less in reality, but within reason.

[fredo]

Thanks, guys. Hope they are showing a good movie while I wait for the recalls to be done.

[ELCID86]

Thanks, guys. Hope they are showing a good movie while I wait for the recalls to be done.

Test drive. :roundel


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[RITmusic2k]

Operation successful! They were ready for me weekend before last, actually, but I postponed the appointment to this past weekend as I was in the middle of a move. I spent about 2 1/2 hours walking around downtown to pass the time; the car was done by the time I got back. An interesting tidbit I got while in my back-and-forth trying to get this scheduled is that my dealership got authorization to borrow against reserved replacement hardware that had already been received in order to fulfill requirements. As in, "my" airbag hadn't arrived yet, but "John Q. Exampleman" hasn't set up his appointment and his airbag is just sitting there. I certainly wont complain - glad to have the process done and over with.

[fredo]

I'm going next week (April 21st) and will report back accordingly.

[UdubBadger]

:like


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[fredo]

Success. Arrived to dealer at 745 for my 800 appt. They worked on both recalls (taillight and airbag). Car was ready at 915, so they took 1.5 hours approx. They didn't do a "courtesy inspection" but that's fine for me.

Spent most of my time over there watching a movie.

[johnrando]

nice

[3ZHP]

Mine's going in on Saturday. Having the recall done on the ZHP at the same time that we're having the 10k oil change & service done on the 328i.


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[jiggz]

My airbag recall work is being performed today. It was ordered back in early December and just arrived last week!

[cakM3]

Glad to see people are getting this done! :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

I asked the SA at BMW of Alexandria this week and he had no word on e46 drivers bags.


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[FL116]

I'm going to call BMW tomorrow and see if this recall was already done on my car. Thanks for the heads up.

[stephenkirsh]

Looks like they're not doing driver side at this point. Just my opinion.

[cakM3]

Looks like they're not doing driver side at this point. Just my opinion.

They aren't


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[fredo]

I'm going to call BMW tomorrow and see if this recall was already done on my car. Thanks for the heads up.

Bryant, no need to call the dealer. You can check here:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/owner/safetyrecalls_new.aspx?mobileoverride=true

[johnrando]

Fredo, great tip. I didn't realize that tool was there. We should make sure we put this somewhere easy to see, either DIY or sticky or in the Maint. section or something. Thoughts Dane?

[terraphantm]

I wonder what happened to the driver side recall. Back in December they said they were recalling the driver bag on 04-06 models, but I haven't gotten any letters, and the tool is showing no open recalls for me

http://www.autonews.com/article/20141222/OEM11/141229978?template=mobile

[cakM3]

Mirza, I checked into this myself and I was told that BMW NA did not send any notices to have dealerships to start replacing the driver's side air bags. There was a notice from technical service back in December 2014 but that's about it....

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7567/16086726116_5619e69102_o.png

Haven't heard anything else regarding replacement of the front driver's side air bag since...

[sillieidiot]

i think it's only specific for those in the regions that were originally affected for the passenger recall. i feel like they aren't going to open it up to all cars.

[cakM3]

i think it's only specific for those in the regions that were originally affected for the passenger recall. i feel like they aren't going to open it up to all cars.

You're probably right Hieu...