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BMW Recalls 91,000 Mini Coopers Over Air Bag Sensor

The defect in the occupant detection mat means air bags may not deploy in a crash. The automaker said it has received one report of an injury.
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The logo of the German car maker BMW is seen at the front of a new car of German car maker BMW at the "BMW World" delivery center near the company's headquarters in Munich, southern Germany, on March 16, 2015. The company's annual press conference will take part in Munich on March 18, 2015.CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP - Getty Images
/ Source: NBC News

BMW is recalling 91,800 Mini Coopers in the United States to replace a defective sensor that may prevent the front passenger seat air bag from deploying in a crash, the German automaker said on Saturday.

In documents posted on the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, BMW said the recall of certain model year 2005 to 2008 Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S cars is expected to begin on May 1.

BMW said the front passenger seat air bag may not deploy because of a defect in the occupant detection mat. The company said the mat will be replaced in the recall.

The automaker said it has received one report of a minor passenger injury possibly related to the defective mat.

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— Reuters