Bmw Of North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V401000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V401000 by Bmw Of North America, Llc. Affecting 2000-2001 bmw 3 series (323ci, 325ci, 328ci and 330ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata Includes 4,511 affected units, Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2000-2001 bmw 3 series (323ci, 325ci, 328ci and 330ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata
Defect Summary
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2000-2001 bmw 3 series (323ci, 325ci, 328ci and 330ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19v-851, 19v852, or 19v-853. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 12, 2021. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.