Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
323CI
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
19V853000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
BMW Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Driver Air Bag Inflators And Replace Them, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began November 10, 2020. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19990520
End Of Manufacture
20000602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
74185
Date Owners Notified
20201110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20191126