Bmw Recalling 200,000 Vehicles! Fyi.

updated 3:15 p.m. ET Aug. 13, 2008

Front air bag may not deploy in a crash in various models:

WASHINGTON - BMW AG said Wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.

The German automaker said the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicles in the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site that small cracks could develop in a seat detection mat and deactivate the front passenger air bags.

Aug. 13, 2008