BMW 540I (2000) – 19V015000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard