Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V223000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V223000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 20,500 affected units, BMW/SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.

Corrective Action

Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V223000
Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-08-09T00:00:00
Subject: Bmw/side air bag system
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 20,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: E46
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.
Consequence Summary: This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.
Corrective Action: Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. owner notification began october 25, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fany_5bpn-q4it
NHTSA ID: 02V223000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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