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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain BMW vehicles may have a replacement driver-side airbag module installed, either after a prior crash or as a remedy part for an earlier recall. The inflator inside these replacement modules can degrade over long-term exposure to lower humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling, which may cause it to rupture when the airbag deploys.
If the driver's frontal airbag deploys in a crash and the inflator ruptures, metal fragments could strike the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. Owners are advised not to drive the affected vehicle until it has been repaired.
BMW will notify owners. Dealers will inspect the driver-side airbag module and replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| BMW 320 | 200020012002 |
|---|---|
| BMW 323 | 200020012002 |
| BMW 325 | 200020012002 |
| BMW 330 | 200020012002 |
| BMW 525 | 20012002 |
| BMW 530 | 20012002 |
| BMW 540 | 20012002 |
| BMW M3 | 200020012002 |
| BMW M5 | 20012002 |
| BMW X5 | 200120022003 |