BMW 325Xit (2002) – 13V172000

Defect Description For Recall

BMW Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002-2003 325I, 325Xi, 330I, 330Xi Sedans; 325Ci And 330Ci Coupes And Convertibles; 325It And 325Xit Sports Wagons; And M3 Coupes And Convertibles To Address A Safety Defect In The Passenger Side Frontal Air Bag Which May Produce Excessive Internal Pressure Causing The Inflator To Rupture Upon Deployment Of The Air Bag.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

325XIT

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

13V172000

Component Description

Air BAGS

Effect Of Defect

In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Passenger’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking And Potentially Seriously Injuring The Passenger Seat Occupant Or Other Occupants.

Fix Defect

BMW Intends To Issue Initial Notifications To Owners Informing Them Of The Safety Defect In June 2013. Once Replacement Parts Are Available, Estimated For July, BMW Will Notify Owners Again To Contact Their Dealers And Schedule A Replacement Of The Passenger Air Bag, Free Of Charge. 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

20020101

End Of Manufacture

20021231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

43204

Date Owners Notified

20170315

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20130503

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard