Airbag still waiting recall!

[Ky1M]

Airbag!! Has anyone got their replacement? I'm still waiting for Bmw to get 1 in for my 1M . Doesn't feel good riding around with possible metal pieces waiting to take me out?

[Dee Pee]

Nope. Not a peep from BMW since I got the letter...in APRIL.

[COChris]

Nope!

[CarJunkie]

Not a word.

[flzrider]

Got mine replaced a few weeks ago. I think it helps that I had a loaner vehicle and BMW was footing the bill for it.

[ayao]

Did they send out a second notice saying that parts were available?

[Bimmer-Bob]

You guys, it depends where you live. I just posted this in the main sub-forum, but you might've missed it: BMW has prioritized replacement based on defined geographic regions. So-called high-temperature/high-humidity regions have priority - the poster in this thread who had his airbag replaced is in Miami - FL is in the highest priority zone. You guys in CA and OR (as well as myself, in WA) are at the bottom of the list.

[mtl88]

I got mine replaced this week. I had a loaner starting end of April. You will probably get an airbag quicker if you have a loaner. It took 30 minutes to replace. I'm in Austin, TX.

[de85275]

Originally Posted by mtl88

I got mine replaced this week. I had a loaner starting end of April. You will probably get an airbag quicker if you have a loaner. It took 30 minutes to replace. I'm in Austin, TX.

How do you get a loaner? Just ask, make a stink? Get a lawyer?

[mtl88]

Originally Posted by de85275

How do you get a loaner? Just ask, make a stink? Get a lawyer?

Just ask your service advisor for one. If he pushes back then escalate to the service manager.

They had me pick up the loaner at Enterprise. BMW pays up to $45/day.

[champignon]

Originally Posted by mtl88

Just ask your service advisor for one. If he pushes back then escalate to the service manager.

They had me pick up the loaner at Enterprise. BMW pays up to $45/day.

Cool! Get to drive a Chevy Avio with roll up windows for a few months in order to get your airbag replaced sooner! Where do I sign up?

:-)

[Amnizu]

Originally Posted by champignon

Cool! Get to drive a Chevy Avio with roll up windows for a few months in order to get your airbag replaced sooner! Where do I sign up?

:-)

Wonder if you also have to leave your 1M in the caring hands of the service department. I'm sure they'll take great care of it for you while you wait.

[rad doc]

Originally Posted by mtl88

I got mine replaced this week. I had a loaner starting end of April. You will probably get an airbag quicker if you have a loaner. It took 30 minutes to replace. I'm in Austin, TX.

Why did you get a loaner? Did you request to not drive car for safety? Agree not sure I would want to leave my car at dealership that long! Makes a nice car for taco bell runs for mechanics and advisors though. And believe me thats exactly what happens!

[houtan]

Originally Posted by Amnizu

Wonder if you also have to leave your 1M in the caring hands of the service department. I'm sure they'll take great care of it for you while you wait.

Nope. You can leave your car at home. You just sign a letter agreeing you won't drive it until you get the call that your airbag is in.

[rad doc]

Originally Posted by houtan

Nope. You can leave your car at home. You just sign a letter agreeing you won't drive it until you get the call that your airbag is in.

So you just called and said you were not comfortable driving the car? And they gave a loaner for that? Very surprised if so. I live in a hot humid zone but have not heard squat.

[mtl88]

My car was safe and sound in my garage. My 1M is my DD so I wanted a loaner until the airbag was fixed. It worked out for me since I needed to clean out the garage so I had a Dodge Caravan to help with the cleanup and saved 5k miles on the 1M.

If you don't ask for a loaner they will not offer it. Getting a loaner will get you on a priority list since BMW is paying for the loaner.

[rad doc]

Originally Posted by mtl88

My car was safe and sound in my garage. My 1M is my DD so I wanted a loaner until the airbag was fixed. It worked out for me since I needed to clean out the garage so I had a Dodge Caravan to help with the cleanup and saved 5k miles on the 1M.

If you don't ask for a loaner they will not offer it. Getting a loaner will get you on a priority list since BMW is paying for the loaner.

Hmm, hesitant to leave sit for prolonged period. Guess could just start it periodically.

[GerryL]

I also was just notified Friday 8/26 that my 135i airbag was in. I am in California and will be having the work done this week.

[mtl88]

Originally Posted by rad doc

Hmm, hesitant to leave sit for prolonged period. Guess could just start it periodically.

I put a few hundred miles on my car after I signed the paperwork and they did not question the mileage one bit when I brought the car in to get the air bag fixed.

I think it's safe to drive the car a few miles a week to keep the fluids running.

The paperwork is there for liability purposes to protect BMW if you drive your car and something happens.

[flzrider]

Originally Posted by vocan

This.

Lots of info on bimmerfest.

Apparently could be over one year for permanent replacement parts.

Could you provide some links for those of us who are unfamiliar? Thanks

[1mm2]

Originally Posted by flzrider

Could you provide some links for those of us who are unfamiliar? Thanks

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=901176

[Dee Pee]

Here's my airbag recall story...
Confirmed that I could get a loaner the earlier part of this month at my yearly oil change and 5 year service (brake fluid). I got my loaner on the 13th. It was a cool Hyundai Accent hatchback and I was looking forward to having it for a couple of months while I figured out my next move, as I am considering retiring the 1M and getting a Fiesta ST or Mini S until the BMW M2 CSL picture becomes clearer.
I got the call today that my car had been updated and it's in my garage now.
I probably didn't need to go and get the loaner. The service manager said that no BMW's have experienced an airbag-related injury. YMMV, but I prefer to err on the side of caution when it comes to my baby.