Recalls

Recall 149120

  • USA Recall: 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.
    Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323ci and 328ci vehicles equipped with non-azide driver air bag inflators (nadi) manufactured by takata. these inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (psan) propellant. due to a manufacturing issue, the nadi inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

    Corrective Action:
    Bmw will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on january 17, 2020. owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. bmw mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on january 17, 2020. the recall began july 27, 2020. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Additional Notes:
    Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    • Affected Vehicles

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