"BMW Recalls Vehicles Due to Dangerous Takata Air Bag Inflators"

BMW is recalling 486 SUVs in the U.S. due to concerns that the driver's air bag inflators, manufactured by Takata, could rupture in a crash, potentially causing injury or death. This recall raises questions about the safety of the approximately 30 million Takata inflators currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Takata inflators have been linked to at least 26 deaths in the U.S. and 30 deaths worldwide. The recall comes after a complaint was filed regarding a ruptured air bag in a 2014 BMW X3, and preliminary investigations suggest a manufacturing problem during a specific period. BMW will replace the air bags free of charge, and affected owners will be notified starting January 16.