Air bags: side/windowRecall 15V-787 · 2015–2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom
BMW of North America, LLC recall 15V-787 covers 13 2015–2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V787000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles manufactured May 22, 2015, to September 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have left and right side curtain air bags that may not have been manufactured properly.
The risk
As a result of the improper manufacturing, the air bags may not position themselves as intended during deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Rolls-Royce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2016. Owners may contact Rolls-Royce customer relations at 1-877-877-3735.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 22, 2015 to September 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.