Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2005 325I, 325Xi, 330I, And 330Xi Sedans, And 325Xi And 325I Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, And M3 Convertibles And 325I, 330I, And M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540I, 525I Sedan, And 530I Sedans, And 540I And 525I Sportswagons, And 2003 X5 3.0I And 4.4I Sports Activity Vehicles. Please Note That The 5-Series And X5 Vehicles Are Only Included If They Are Equipped With The Optional Sports Steering Wheel. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With A Dual-Stage Driver Frontal Air Bag That May Be Susceptible To Moisture Intrusion Which, Over Time, Could Cause The Inflator To Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
325CI
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
15V318000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Driver Or Other Occupants Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front Driver Air Bag Module, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began Aug 2016. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417. Note: This Recall Supersedes Recall 14V-348 In Its Entirety. Additionally, Vehicles That Have Had Their Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Replaced Previously As Part Of A Recall Remedy Need To Have Their Air Bag Replaced Under This Recall As Well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW Removed The Model Year 2004 X5 3.0I And 4.4I Sports Activity Vehicle From This Recall. Those Vehicles Were Mistakenly Identified As Including The Air BAGS That Are Subject To This Recall.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
419235
Date Owners Notified
20160819
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150528