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- AIR BAGS
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
- 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.This is an expansion of NHTSA Recall 13V-172.
What this recall means for you
The passenger side frontal airbag may build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which could cause the inflator to rupture. In a crash that requires the passenger airbag to deploy, metal fragments could be thrown out and strike the passenger or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury.
The manufacturer advises owners not to drive the vehicle until it has been repaired. Authorized dealers will replace the passenger side frontal airbag at no cost to you. Owners who have questions can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or [email protected].
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 323i | 2000 |
|---|---|
| BMW 325i | 200120022003200420052006 |
| BMW 325xi | 20012002200320042005 |
| BMW 328i | 2000 |
| BMW 330i | 200120022003200420052006 |
| BMW 330xi | 20012002200320042005 |
| BMW M3 | 200120022003200420052006 |