Defect Description For Recall
On Certain 4-Door Passenger Vehicles, The Side Air Bag System Could Deploy In Certain Non-Crash Impacts, Such As When ContActing Large Potholes Or Curbs At Substantial Speeds.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
323I
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V223000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
This Could Cause The Side Air Bag And Head ProteCTIon System To Deploy Without An Actual Side Crash Or Impact Severe Enough To Cause Significant Visible Damage To The Vehicle. Unexpected Deployment Of The Side Air Bag Could Cause Serious Injury If The Occupant’S Head Is Resting Near The Side Air Bag.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Recalibrate The Central Air Bag Control Module To Reduce The Possibility Of Such A Non-Crash Deployment. Owner Notification Began October 25, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Bayerische Motoren Werke
Start Of Manufacture
19990408
End Of Manufacture
19990831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20500
Date Owners Notified
20021025
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20020809
Make Campaign Number
E46