NHTSA Recall 02V223000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V223000; Date: Aug. 9, 2002
This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. Unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 BMW 323I; 2000 BMW 323I; 1999 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 328I
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Bayerische Motoren Werke
Affected Units:: 20,500
Recall Summary:
On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.
How to Fix:
Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. Owner notification began October 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 2002
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