NHTSA Recall 19V851000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V851000; Date: Nov. 26, 2019
in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 BMW 323I; 1999 BMW 328I
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 7,910
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata at one specific inflator production facility. these inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
How to Fix:
bmw will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on or before december 31, 2019. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. note: bmw recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.
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.
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