NHTSA Recall 13V172000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V172000; Date: May. 3, 2013
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 BMW 325CI; 2003 BMW 325CI; 2002 BMW 325I; 2003 BMW 325I; 2002 BMW 325IT; 2003 BMW 325IT; 2002 BMW 325XI; 2003 BMW 325XI; 2002 BMW 325XIT; 2003 BMW 325XIT; 2002 BMW 330CI; 2003 BMW 330CI; 2002 BMW 330I; 2003 BMW 330I; 2002 BMW 330XI; 2003 BMW 330XI; 2002 BMW M3; 2003 BMW M3
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 43,204
Recall Summary:
BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325ci and 330ci coupes and convertibles; 325it and 325xit sports wagons; and m3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
How to Fix:
BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in June 2013. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at customerrelations@bmwusa. Com.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 15, 2017
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