BMW 323I (1999) – 19V852000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 1999-2000 323I And 328I And 2000 323Ci And 328Ci Vehicles Equipped With Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (Nadi) Manufactured By Takata. 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

19V852000

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 Will Mail Interim Notices Informing Owners Of The Safety Risk On January 17, 2020. Owners Will Receive A Second Notice When The Remedy Becomes Available. Dealers Will Inspect The Driver Air Bag Inflators And Replace Them, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. BMW Mailed Interim Notices Informing Owners Of The Safety Risk On January 17, 2020. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

19980317

End Of Manufacture

20000303

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

34396

Date Owners Notified

20200727

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20191126

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard