Recall 14V428000 — AIR BAGS Defect in 2000-2006 BMW M3
RECALL This recall affects up to 574,007 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V428000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 574,007 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 325XI, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 330XI, 2001 BMW M3, 2002 BMW M3, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW M3, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW M3, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW M3, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 330I, 2005 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2006 BMW M3, 2006 BMW 325I, 2006 BMW 330I
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. 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 [email protected].
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