BMW is a name synonymous with class, performance and safety which makes the
automaker proudly say 'The Ultimate driving machine'. To auto giant has detected
a problem with the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3
compact sport utility as
a result of which it is recalling 200,000 vehicles. The problem is a very
serious one as the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site
Wednesday that small cracks could develop in a seat detection mat and lead to
the front passenger air bags to be deactivated. There have been no accidents or
injuries due to the problem - so far.