BMW Recalls SUVs Due to Takata Air Bag Inflator Explosion

BMW is recalling 486 SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that the driver's air bag inflators, manufactured by Takata, may rupture in a crash, potentially causing injury or death. The recall raises questions about the safety of approximately 30 million Takata inflators currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata's use of volatile ammonium nitrate, which can deteriorate over time, has led to numerous deaths and injuries worldwide. The BMW recall involves vehicles from the 2014 model year and includes a moisture-absorbing chemical called a dessicant, which was not part of previous recalls. The investigation into Takata air bags with dessicants covers over 30 million inflators in more than 200 models from various automakers.