BMW recalling 91800 Mini Coopers to fix air bag problem - Daily Mail

BMW recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers after problem with passenger detector could have left motorists without airbags during severe crashes 2005 to 2008 models of Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S face recall Only one person injured so far because of... The problem affects the 2005 to 2008 models of the Mini Cooper and Cooper S. . BMW says the air bag may not work properly because of a error that might prevent the vehicles' mat detection system from sensing a passenger sitting in the front seat... The recall of the mats, which are manufactured in Germany, will begin May 1. There are 59,270 Mini Cooper and Cooper S models made between 2005 and 2006 affected by the issue along with 32,530 convertibles made between 2005 and July 2008,... BMW estimates that ten per cent of the cars being recalled actually have the detection mat problem. Source: www.dailymail.co.uk