Defect Description For Recall
BMW Of North America, Llc (BMW) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2000-2003 525I Sedan, 530I Sedan, 540I Sedan, 2001-2003 525I Sports Wagon And 540I Sports Wagon Vehicles, And 2000-2004 X5 Sav 3.0I, X5 Sav 4.4I, And X5 Sav 4.6Is Vehicles. This Recall Affects Certain Vehicles Where The Original Steering Wheel Has Been Replaced With The Optional Sports Steering Wheel. The Sports Steering Wheel Has A Frontal Air Bag Inflator That May Explode Due To Propellant Degradation Occurring After Long-Term Exposure To High Absolute Humidity, Temperature And Temperature Cycling.
Make Of Vehicle
BMW
Model Of Vehicle
540I
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
19V015000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver 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 Inspect The Vehicle For An Optional Sports Steering Wheel With An Affected Inflator. Dealers Will Replace The Air Bag Module As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began March 14, 2019. Owners May Contact BMW Customer Service At 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicle Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000901
End Of Manufacture
20030704
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
157549
Date Owners Notified
20190314
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
BMW Of North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20190114