Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2000-2005 323It, 325It, 325Xit, 320I, 323I, 325I, 325Xi, 328I, 330I And 330Xi And 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, And M3 Convertible Vehicles Equipped With Non-Desiccated Frontal Takata Psan Inflators And Pspi Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflators Containing Phase Stabilized AmmoniUM Nitrate (Psan) Propellant That Were Used As Interim Remedy Parts For Previous Takata Recalls. These Inflators May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, High Temperatures, And High Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
328CI
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
20V018000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Inflator Explosion May Result In Sharp 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 Passenger’S Front Air Bag, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 13, 2020. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
292948
Date Owners Notified
20200213
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20200115