Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V421000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V421000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Includes 23,000 affected units, BMW/AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the air bag control module. owner notification began november10, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V421000

Manufacturer: Bmw Of North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-10-24T00:00:00

Subject: Bmw/air bag control module

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 23,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). in addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. if that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the air bag control module. owner notification began november10, 2003. owners 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-xm6j-aarq-423p

NHTSA ID: 03V421000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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