Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V015000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V015000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2000-2003 525i sedan, 530i sedan, 540i sedan, 2001-2003 525i sports wagon and 540i sports wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 x5 sav 3 Includes 157,549 affected units, Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2000-2003 525i sedan, 530i sedan, 540i sedan, 2001-2003 525i sports wagon and 540i sports wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 x5 sav 3
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i sedan, 530i sedan, 540i sedan, 2001-2003 525i sports wagon and 540i sports wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 x5 sav 3.0i, x5 sav 4.4i, and x5 sav 4.6is vehicles. this recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. the sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Corrective Action
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 14, 2019. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.