Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V698000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V698000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2000-2002 325i and 325xi sedan, and 323ci, 325ci, and 330ci convertible vehicles Includes 3,924 affected units, Driver Frontal Air bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2000-2002 325i and 325xi sedan, and 323ci, 325ci, and 330ci convertible vehicles
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi sedan, and 323ci, 325ci, and 330ci convertible vehicles. this recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. the frontal air bag inflator 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 and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. the recall began november 7, 2019. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. note: this recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17v-047 and 19v-015.