BMW 525Ia (2001) – 03V421000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles, A Microprocessor In The Air Bag Control Module, Which Activates The Front Air BAGS, The Side Air BAGS, The Front Seat Safety Belt Pretensioners, And The Battery Safety Terminal, May Have A MalfunCTIon That Could Lead To An Unintended Activation Of One Or More Of These Components.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

525IA

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

03V421000

Component Description

Air BAGS:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Effect Of Defect

Unexpected Deployment Of The Air Bag(S) Could Cause Serious Injury If An Occupant Is Too Close To The Deploying Air Bag(S). In Addition, The Battery Safety Terminal May Also Be Activated. If That Happens, The Starter Cable Would Become Disconnected From The Battery, And The Engine Could Not Be Restarted.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Control Module. Owner Notification Began November10, 2003. Owners Should Contact BMW At 1-800-831-1117.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bayerische Motoren Werke

Start Of Manufacture

20010101

End Of Manufacture

20010831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

23000

Date Owners Notified

20031110

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20031024

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard