2000-2002 BMW 323, BMW 325 and others recall: inflator module

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 2, 2019. It covers about 3,924 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,924
reported: Oct 2, 2019
owners notified: Nov 7, 2019
related complaints: 17

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that 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. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V‑047 and 19V‑015.

Recall number 19V698000

Affected vehicles

BMW 323 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 325 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002
BMW 330 2000-2002 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 19V698000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 BMW 323, BMW 325 and others inflator module?

Yes. Recall 19V698000, reported on October 2, 2019, covers about 3,924 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V698000?

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V‑047 and 19V‑015.

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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