Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000 323I Sedans, Coupes, Convertibles, And Sports Wagons; 2000 328I Sedans And Coupes; 2001-2005 325I Sedans, Coupes, Convertibles, And Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325Xi Sedans And Sports Wagons; 2006 325I Coupes And Convertibles; 2001-2006 330I Sedans, Coupes, And Convertibles; 2001-2005 330Xi Sedans; And 2001-2006 M3 Coupes And Convertibles To Address A Safety Defect In The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Which May Produce Excessive Internal Pressure That Could Cause The Air Bag Inflator To Rupture Upon Deployment Of The Air Bag.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
325I
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
14V428000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure Could Cause Rupturing Of The Inflator Resulting In Metal Fragments Striking And Potentially Seriously Injuring The Passenger Seat Occupant Or Other Occupants.
Fix Defect
BMW Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notice Was Mailed To Owners In September 2014. A Second Notice Was Mailed When An Adequate Supply Of Parts Became Available, On December 1, 2014. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417 Or Email BMW At Customerrelations@BMWusa.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
574007
Date Owners Notified
20141201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20140716