Recall 15V318000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 2002-2006 BMW 325XI
RECALL This recall affects up to 419,235 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V318000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 419,235 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 BMW 325I, 2002 BMW 325CI, 2002 BMW 325XI, 2002 BMW M3, 2002 BMW 530I, 2002 BMW 330I, 2002 BMW 330XI, 2002 BMW M5, 2002 BMW 330CI, 2002 BMW 540I, 2002 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW 325I, 2003 BMW 325CI, 2003 BMW 525I, 2003 BMW X5, 2003 BMW 530I, 2003 BMW M3, 2003 BMW 330XI, 2003 BMW 330I, 2003 BMW M5, 2003 BMW 330CI, 2003 BMW 325XI, 2003 BMW 540I, 2004 BMW 325XI, 2004 BMW 325I, 2004 BMW 330XI, 2004 BMW 325CI, 2004 BMW 330I, 2004 BMW M3, 2004 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 325XI, 2005 BMW 325I, 2005 BMW 330CI, 2005 BMW 325CI, 2005 BMW 330XI, 2005 BMW M3, 2005 BMW 330I, 2006 BMW 330CI, 2006 BMW 325CI, 2006 BMW M3
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Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Note: On December 17, 2015 BMW removed the model year 2004 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity vehicle from this recall. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall.
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