Recall 19V853000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE Defect in 1999-2001 BMW 328I
RECALL This recall affects up to 74,185 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 19V853000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 74,185 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1999 BMW 328I, 1999 BMW 330I, 1999 BMW 325I, 1999 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 328I, 2000 BMW 323CI, 2000 BMW 325CI, 2000 BMW 330I, 2000 BMW 323IT, 2000 BMW 323I, 2000 BMW 328CI, 2000 BMW 325IT, 2000 BMW 330CI, 2000 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 328I, 2001 BMW 323CI, 2001 BMW 328CI, 2001 BMW 325IT, 2001 BMW 323IT, 2001 BMW 323I, 2001 BMW 330I, 2001 BMW 325I, 2001 BMW 330CI, 2001 BMW 325CI
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Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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