A woman walks out of the BMW Toronto dealership during lunchtime on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (Sam Nar/CBC)
BMW is recalling more than 44,000 vehicles in Canada and 394,000 in the U.S. due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries.BMW is recalling more than 44,000 vehicles in Canada and 394,000 in the U.S. due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially cause serious or fatal injuries. BMW owners of various models can check with the company if their vehicle is affected.
An airbag inflator can explode, sending potentially deadly sharp metal fragments flying and striking the driver or others in the vehicle, NHTSA said. In a statement emailed to CBC News, the company wrote that replacements are only needed "if the original steering wheel has been replaced with one containing an airbag module affected by the recall."
More than 30 deaths — including at least 26 in the United States — and hundreds of injuries since 2009 have been attributed to Takata airbags fitted to vehicles of various automakers.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Road closures in Toronto this long week for Toronto Pride and Canada Day 2024 eventsHere are some of the closures for Toronto Pride and other events if you're getting around the city this Canada Day long weekend.
Read more »
People are sharing their favourite parts of Toronto that don't really feel like TorontoLong-time residents of Toronto may feel as if they know the city like the back of their hand, but there are still certain parts of the metropolis t...
Read more »
Toronto weather: Air quality statement terminated in TorontoA special air quality statement issued for Toronto and many regions of Ontario today amid soaring temperatures and muggy conditions has been terminated.
Read more »
Toronto weather: Air quality statement issued for Toronto amid heat, humidityGloomy skies, thunderstorms and rain in Toronto have now been replaced by hot and sticky conditions this morning as a prolonged stretch of heat and humidity takes hold in Ontario.
Read more »
What’s Open And Closed In Toronto On Canada DayTeagan has covered Toronto, GTA, and Ontario cottage country real estate. Before coming to STOREYS as a staff writer, she was a freelance writer for Toronto Life and Cottage Life.
Read more »
Road closures in Toronto this week for Pride, Canada Day and moreIt's going to be a busy Canada Day long weekend in Toronto, with a number of major events – including the Toronto Pride Parade, Canada Day fireworks and more.
Read more »