Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V853000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V853000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata Includes 74,185 affected units, Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata

Defect Summary

Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Corrective Action

Bmw notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V853000
Report Received Date: 2019-11-26T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag inflators may rupture or underinflate bag
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 74,185

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. an underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. these scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Corrective Action: Bmw notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. the recall began november 10, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 11.46

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NHTSA ID: 19V853000
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