NHTSA Recall 19V853000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V853000; 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:
2000 BMW 323CI; 2001 BMW 323CI; 1999 BMW 323I; 2000 BMW 323I; 2001 BMW 323I; 2000 BMW 323IT; 2001 BMW 323IT; 2000 BMW 325CI; 2001 BMW 325CI; 1999 BMW 325I; 2000 BMW 325I; 2001 BMW 325I; 2000 BMW 325IT; 2001 BMW 325IT; 2000 BMW 328CI; 2001 BMW 328CI; 1999 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 328I; 2001 BMW 328I; 2000 BMW 330CI; 2001 BMW 330CI; 1999 BMW 330I; 2000 BMW 330I; 2001 BMW 330I
Component: Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module
Manufactured by: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 74,185
Recall Summary:
bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
How to Fix:
bmw will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on january 17, 2020. 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.
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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