BMW recalls 76,565 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 models due to Airbag issues

BMW issues a recall in America over airbag issues. The recall affects certain MY2006 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons, MY2007 Sedans, 2006-2007 5 Series sedans/wagons and 2006 X5 models. The German automaker says they discovered an issue with the front passenger seat occupant airbag detection. “Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury,” says the press release. 76,565 are potentially affected by this recall which begins in January 2014.