Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 1999 323I And 328I Vehicles Equipped With Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (Nadi) Manufactured By Takata At One Specific Inflator ProduCTIon Facility. These Inflators Do Not Contain Phase Stabilized AmmoniUM Nitrate (Psan) Propellant. Due To A Manufacturing Issue, The Nadi Inflators May Absorb Moisture, Causing The Inflators To Rupture Or The Air Bag Cushion To Underinflate.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
323I
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
19V851000
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
Dealers Will Inspect The Driver Air Bag Inflators And Replace Them, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW Recommends That Owners Do Not Continue To Drive Their Vehicles.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
19980702
End Of Manufacture
19990105
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7910
Date Owners Notified
20200601
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20191126