Automotive News: Rolls-Royce and BMW Recall Ghost, 5 GT, 7 Series Over Airbag Sensor

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Rolls-Royce and BMW Recall Ghost, 5 GT, 7 Series Over Airbag Sensor

Premium, luxury, and ultra-luxury manufacturers are no strangers to safety recalls. Case in point: the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder. Now, however, BMW and Rolls-Royce are in the spotlight due to a software bug of an airbag sensor.

34,250 vehicles are affected in total, of which 33,600 units consists of the 7 Series and 5 Series Gran Turismo. The remaining 650 vehicles come in the form of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, vehicles manufactured from December 2011 through June 2012. Compared to the BMWs mentioned moments ago, affected Ghost sedans were also fitted with “a faulty replacement part.” read more »