Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The manufacturer Alpina has initiated a recall for certain passenger car models. The recall was notified by Germany under case number SR/01725/26. The action is classified as a recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force for the measure is not specified in the recall notice.

2. Affected Products
– Brand: Alpina
– Product: Passenger car
– Model Names: BMW Alpina B3, BMW Alpina D3
– Type/Model Number: e1*KS07/46*0005*
– Production Dates: 2 January 2006 to 30 June 2015
– Country of Origin: Germany
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Company Recall Code: 0032730300
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Injuries.” The specific danger is described as follows: The driver airbag inflator may malfunction due to long-term degradation. In the event of airbag deployment during an accident, the internal pressure in the inflator may become too high, causing the inflator to burst. This could eject metal fragments, which may cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice states that the measure taken is a “Recall of the product from end users.” Specific instructions for consumers regarding what they should do next are not detailed in the recall notice. Consumers who own an affected vehicle are advised to contact an authorized Alpina or BMW dealer for further information and to arrange for the necessary inspection or repair. The recall notice does not provide any alternative consumer instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure is a recall of the product from end users, initiated by the manufacturer. The specific remedy (e.g., replacement, repair, or refund) is not explicitly stated in the recall notice. Based on standard practice for such safety recalls, the remedy typically involves inspection and replacement of the affected driver airbag inflator at no cost to the consumer. However, this specific detail is not confirmed in the source data.

6. Contact Information
– Case Number: SR/01725/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099219
– Company Recall Code: 0032730300
– Notifying Country: Germany
– Manufacturer: Alpina (Germany)
– Recall Notice URL: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Consumer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their local authorized Alpina or BMW dealership for assistance.

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