[Recalled] Touring: B3/B3S BITURBO, D3 BITURBO / Coupé: D4 BITURBO / Cabrio: D4 BITURBO / XD3 BITURBO — The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate over time | EU Safety Gate 2024-10-25
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Touring: B3/B3S BITURBO, D3 BITURBO / Coupé: D4 BITURBO / Cabrio: D4 BITURBO / XD3 BITURBO |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Alpina |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/02967/24 |
| Country of notice | Germany |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Injuries |
| Notice date | 25 October 2024 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate over time. In the event of airbag deployment, excessive internal pressure in the inflator may occur, potentially causing metal fragments to be released, which could injure the vehicle's occupants.
This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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