BMW asks not to drive old car models: they carry a mortal danger

BMW has issued a warning to owners of about 90 older models in the US due to faulty airbags that could explode in a crash. Writes about it Fox Business.

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These are vehicles from 2000-2006 that were previously recalled due to problems with Takata's airbags. However, BMW decided to convert previous recall notices to a "do not drive" instruction as the named vehicles were not delivered for repairs.

“Owners of affected BMWs who have not inspected or repaired their vehicles should not consider them safe to drive,” BMW said.

This applies to 3-46 BMW 2000 Series (E2006) including M3, 2000-2003 5 Series (E39) including M5 and 2000-2004 X5 (E53).

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Takata's airbags used volatile ammonium nitrate in the crash. However, the chemical can deteriorate over time when exposed to heat and humidity and explode, releasing fragments that can injure or kill drivers and passengers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said owners of affected BMW models should immediately stop using their vehicles and contact BMW for more information.

“If you have a 2000-2006 BMW with a recalled Takata airbag, get it repaired immediately and free of charge. These inflatable devices are two decades old, and every day they become more dangerous, as they can burst even with a small accident,” said NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman.

Since 2009, exploding Takata airbags have killed at least 33 people worldwide, including 24 in the United States. Most of the deaths and about 400 injured were in the United States, but there were some in Australia and Malaysia.

BMW emphasized that spare parts are available and repairs will be done free of charge. The company said remote technicians can be called to where the car is located and repairs can be done on site, typically in less than an hour. If remote repair is not available for a customer with a damaged vehicle, BMW will pick it up from the customer's home or office free of charge, repair it, and return it after service is complete.

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“It is important for our customers to take this warning very seriously. We know these airbags only get more dangerous over time, so we're taking one more step to remove dangerous parts from our vehicles. Customers should park these vehicles immediately and take a few minutes to check if their vehicle is safe for them and their families,” said Klaus Eberhart, VP of Aftermarket at BMW.

“Repairs on these vehicles are quick, easy, and completely free,” Eberhart said.

There are several ways in which customers can contact BMW for service on their vehicles.

Owners can go to BMW websiteto check if their vehicle is affected or call BMW Customer Service at (866) 835-8615. In addition, NHTSA has feedback search tool on your website.

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