2000-2003 BMW 320, BMW 323 and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 20, 2017. It covers about 230,117 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 230,117
reported: Jan 20, 2017
owners notified: Mar 15, 2017
related complaints: 83

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles 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. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 17V047000

Affected vehicles

BMW 320 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 323 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 325 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 330 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 525 2001-2002 2001 2002
BMW 530 2001-2002 2001 2002
BMW 540 2001-2002 2001 2002
BMW M3 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW M5 2001-2002 2001 2002
BMW X5 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 83 complaints about airbags problems.

2000 BMW 320 2001 BMW 320 2002 BMW 320 2000 BMW 323 2001 BMW 323 2002 BMW 323 2000 BMW 325 2001 BMW 325 2002 BMW 325 2000 BMW 330 2001 BMW 330 2002 BMW 330

Questions about recall 17V047000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2003 BMW 320, BMW 323 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 17V047000, reported on January 20, 2017, covers about 230,117 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V047000?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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