Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2000-2002 325I And 325Xi Sedan, And 323Ci, 325Ci, And 330Ci Convertible Vehicles. This Recall Affects Certain Vehicles That 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. The Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
323
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
19V698000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And, As Necessary, Replace The Driver’S Air Bag Module, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 7, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417. Note: This Recall Is An Expansion Of Previous Recalls, Numbers 17V-047 And 19V-015.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000112
End Of Manufacture
20020426
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3924
Date Owners Notified
20191107
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20191002