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NHTSA Campaign 19V853000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Issued by BMW of North America, LLC · Reported Nov 26, 2019 · 74,185 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BMW 323CI 2000 74,185
BMW 323CI 2001 74,185
BMW 323I 1999 74,185
BMW 323I 2000 74,185
BMW 323I 2001 74,185
BMW 323IT 2000 74,185
BMW 323IT 2001 74,185
BMW 325CI 2000 74,185
BMW 325CI 2001 74,185
BMW 325I 1999 74,185
BMW 325I 2000 74,185
BMW 325I 2001 74,185
BMW 325IT 2000 74,185
BMW 325IT 2001 74,185
BMW 328CI 2000 74,185
BMW 328CI 2001 74,185
BMW 328I 1999 74,185
BMW 328I 2000 74,185
BMW 328I 2001 74,185
BMW 330CI 2000 74,185
BMW 330CI 2001 74,185
BMW 330I 1999 74,185
BMW 330I 2000 74,185
BMW 330I 2001 74,185

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V853000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.