Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain 2000-2002 BMW 320I, 323I, 325I, 325Xi, 330I, 330Xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323It, 325It And 325Xit Vehicles, 2001-2002 525I, 530I, 540I, M5, 525It And 540It Vehicles, And 2001-2003 X5 3.0I, X5 4.4I, And X5 4.6Is Vehicles. These Vehicles May Have Had A Driver-Side Air Bag Module Installed As Replacement Equipment Such As After A Vehicle Crash Necessitating Replacement Of The Original Air Bag, Or As A Remedy Part For A Prior Recall. These Replacement Modules Contain An Air Bag Inflator That May Rupture Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To Lower Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
330
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
17V047000
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 Inspect The Driver Side Air Bag Module, Replacing It As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 15, 2017. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000512
End Of Manufacture
20011229
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
230117
Date Owners Notified
20170315
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170120