BMW 328I (2000) – 14V428000

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

328I

Year

2000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard