BMW 320 (2002) – 17V047000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

320

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

17V047000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20000602

End Of Manufacture

20011229

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

230117

Date Owners Notified

20170315

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20170120

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard