Airbag Recall on E39s and other models

[paulpg]

I guys, a friend of mine who works at the dealer said there is a recall on the air bags on the 5 series and a couple other models. Supposable a lady died after a piece of metal broke off the mounting mechanism for the airbag, due to age of the bag. A petition was done to Talarie, the company that makes the airbags. He was offered a rental until they can make enough parts to support the recall. Have any of you guys heard of this recall? I called the dealer this morning and they told me I have to register my cars with BMW North America, since my cars were purchase in Germany, before they can give me any information.

[M62pwrdE38]

Damn, that would be some kill!

[prash]