Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V172000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V172000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325ci and 330ci coupes and convertibles; 325it and 325xit sports wagons; and m3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag Includes 43,204 affected units, Passenger Side Air Bag Inflator may Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325ci and 330ci coupes and convertibles; 325it and 325xit sports wagons; and m3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag
Defect Summary
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325ci and 330ci coupes and convertibles; 325it and 325xit sports wagons; and m3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Corrective Action
Bmw intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in june 2013. once replacement parts are available, estimated for july, bmw will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.